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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ellie Harrison

Sister Act: Whoopi Goldberg to reprise her original role on West End opposite Jennifer Saunders

Whoopi Goldberg stars in the 1992 film Sister Act ( YouTube )

Whoopi Goldberg is reprising her role as Deloris Van Cartier in a West End production of Sister Act opposite Jennifer Saunders as Mother Superior.

The Oscar-winning actor originally starred as the iconic character in the 1992 movie about a disco singer whose life transforms when she witnesses a murder. 

When Deloris is placed in witness protection, posing as a nun in a covent, she is under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, who was originally portrayed by Maggie Smith.

The stage revival will feature original music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken. 

Brenda Edwards will be step into the role of Deloris for Thursday matinee performances. 

Sister Act will run at the Eventim Apollo from 29 July – 30 August 2020.

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