Sister Act has announced its closure at the London Palladium for January 2011. In the meantime, former singer from boy band Blue Simon Webbe joins the cast, playing Deloris Van Cartier’s bad-boy lover Curtis Shank.

Theatre tickets are available for the show, which is brought to us by Hairspray producers Stage Entertainment and directed by Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg.

Sister Act is a musical adaptation of the hit 1992 film, starring Goldberg in the lead role. Patina Miller stars as Deloris, with Sheila Hancock in the role of Mother Superior – played in the film version by Maggie Smith. Hancock has recently extended her contract by three months, for which Goldberg has said: “We’re so thrilled that the fabulous Sheila Hancock will continue to trade her judge’s robes for a nun’s habit for another three months. She is truly a force of nature and we’re so grateful to have her in our production of Sister Act. And, what can I say about the delicious and talented Simon Webbe, except that we are honoured to welcome him to the family.”

Simon Webbe has enjoyed a lucrative solo career since the split of Blue, releasing two solo albums with a third to follow. His television appearances include I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, with film roles in Rolling With The Nines and The Truth About Love. Sister Act will mark his debut on the West End, for which he has said to be “honoured”.

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‘Sister Act’, the musical comedy currently playing at the London theatre Palladium, has two superb reasons for celebrating. Firstly, it has now sold more than half a million tickets. Secondly, it recently broke the record takings figure for a single musical performance. It recieved more than £115,000 for the sale of theatre tickets for one night.

The show is based on the hit film of the same name which starred Whoopi Goldberg, who is now one of the show’s producers. Music and lyrics are by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater.

Patina Miller plays the part of Deloris van Cartier who finds herself hiding out in a convent and gives the nuns there a little bit of soul and shows them what it is to be truly funky.

Sheila Hancock also stars as the mother superior. Her television appearances have included ‘The Russian Bride’, ‘Jumping the Queue’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Her film career has included ‘Three Men and a Little Lady’ and ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.’ Stage credits have included ‘The Duchess of Malfi’, ‘In Extremis’ and ‘The Cherry Orchard’ at the National Theatre in London, ‘The Winter’s Tale’ and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ for the Royal Shakespeare Company, ‘Sweeney Todd’ and ‘Annie’ in the West End and ‘Under the Blue Sky’ at the Royal Court.

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‘Sister Act’ is a fantastic, feel-good show with its soundtrack of soul and gospel influenced tunes. From the opening of ‘Take Me to Heaven’, through ‘Fabulous Baby’, ‘Do the Sacred Mass’ and ‘Sunday Morning Fever’ to ‘Spread the Love Around’, you won’t be able to stop your feet tapping. It is no wonder that the show is a smash and has theatre tickets on sale for shows through 2010.

The lead in the show is Patina Miller. Her voice is fantastic but it is the comic talents of the rest of the cast which ensure a memorable night for all.

Sheila Hancock is, of course, a national institution. Her television credits include ‘Grumpy Old Women’, ‘After Thomas’ and ‘Jumping the Queue’. Her films include ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ and ‘Three Men and a Little Lady’. Her previous theatre credits include ‘The Critic’, ‘The Cherry Orchard’ and ‘In Extremis’ at the National Theatre in London, ‘The Winter’s Tale’ and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ for the Royal Shakespeare Company and ‘Prin’ in the West End.

Ian Lavender is another much loved actor in the cast. He is still remembered for his time on ‘Dad’s Army’ and, more recently, in ‘Eastenders’. His previous stage credits include ‘Caroline or Change’ at the National Theatre, ‘Rocky Horror’ in the West End and national tours of ‘Donkeys’ Years’, ‘Passport to Pimlico’ and ‘The Ghost Train’.

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Everyone knows and loves the Sister Act films starring acclaimed American actress Whoopi Goldberg. Whoopi really brings this lovable character to life in the films and makes audiences fall whole-heartedly in love with her. This time around, a stunning cast of on-stage actors and actresses recreate the heart-warming and hysterically funny tales of Sister Act.

A sister’s story

The heroine of our story is Deloris Van Cartier, a Las Vegas showgirl who happens to bear witness to a cold-blooded murder. Deloris now needs the protection of the police and spends her time in protective custody as a sister in a convent! Far from being nothing but a trouble maker, Deloris offers the convent choir a new lease of life and new inspiration. This is a fun, funny and lovable show that the whole family can enjoy. It is definitely the perfect show to cheer you up and get your toes tapping.

Sister Act the musical is showing at the London Palladium theatre and you can find cheap theatre tickets for this show at Concierge Desk. We will offer you the best deals in town on cheap theatre tickets to see Sister Act and its star studded cast take to the stage.

Some of the great names in this comedy musical production include Alan Menken, Patina Miller as Deloris, Ian lavender and Sheila Hancock. Come and be entertained, exercise your laughing muscles and have fun at the theatre. We guarantee a night of fun, laughter and enjoyment for the whole audience at a more than affordable price. Come book your theatre tickets today.