Alexandra Burke will play Deloris Van Cartier in the national tour of Leicester Curve’s new production of Sister Act.
Craig Revel Horwood will direct and choreograph the musical comedy, with musical supervision and arrangements by Sarah Travis.
Craig Revel Horwood said, “I’m truly thrilled that Alexandra is going to be our leading lady. She’s such a fantastic singer and actress that I know she’s going to be amazing. I couldn’t think of anyone better to play the role of the smart and funny Deloris.”
Alexandra Burke added, “I’m over the moon to be given the opportunity to play the wonderful Deloris. It’s a part I’ve always wanted to play. I love touring the UK and I’m thrilled to be working with Craig and his amazing creative team. I can’t wait to get started.”
Burke can currently be seen as Rachel Marron in the national tour of The Bodyguard, a part she also played in the West End. She first came to prominence when she won the fifth series of The X Factor.
Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she will not be found—a convent.
The musical opens at Curve on Saturday 30 July and runs until Saturday 13 August. It then tours to Leeds Grand Theatre, Manchester Palace, Sunderland Empire, Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre, Bristol Hippodrome, Milton Keynes Theatre, Glasgow King’s Theatre, Liverpool Empire, High Wycombe Swan, Truro Hall for Cornwall, Ipswich Regent Theatre, Belfast Grand Opera House, Dublin Bord Gais and Southend Cliffs Pavilion.
Further dates and casting will be announced later.