Comedy for your soul at Joburg Theatre

JOHANNESBURG – Bernard Jay, executive producer of Joburg Theatre’s Sister Act, the biggest musical in Joburg this year, is proud to announce the stellar South African cast of the country’s première production of this feel-good amazing musical comedy.

Sister Act will open on The Mandela stage, at Joburg Theatre, on July 10, and runs until August 16.

Leading the cast will be Candida Mosoma as disco diva Deloris Van Cartier, the role made famous by Whoopi Goldberg in the top grossing 1992 movie comedy of the same name.

This brand new ‘non-replica’ production of the musical Sister Act will be directed by Janice Honeyman, with musical direction by Rowan Bakker, choreography by Nicol Sheraton, production design by Declan Randall, costume design by Sarah Roberts and sound design by Trevor Peters.

Joining Mosoma, South African stage star Kate Normington will play Mother Superior (portrayed by Maggie Smith in the movie) and Keith Smith will play the pivotal role of Monsignor O’Hara.

Sister Act in Joburg will be a creative collaboration and celebration of South African talent. “No-one in South Africa has proven herself to be in finer creative control of ‘non-replica’ mega-musical productions than Janice. No-one knows the magical possibilities of The Mandela stage like Janice,” says Bernard Jay. “I’m just so thrilled that she loves the show too and said yes.”

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act leaves audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is a reason to rejoice!

The show will run from Tuesdays to Fridays at 20:00, Saturday at 15:00 and 20:00 and Sunday at 14:00.

Tickets range from R200 to R350 and are exclusively available from www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling 0861 670 670.

Discounted rates for groups of ten or more are available by calling Joburg Theatre on 011 877 6853/6815.