MUSICAL THEATRE: Sister Act - Toowoomba Choral Society

Title: Sister Act

Presented By: Toowoomba Choral Society

Genre: Musical Theatre/Comedy

Synopsis: When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she is placed in protective custody in the last place anyone would expect to find her—a convent. Disguised as a nun and struggling with its rigid lifestyle, Deloris uses her powerful voice, bold personality and love of music to transform the convent choir. Featuring an original gospel, soul and Motown-inspired score, Sister Act is a joyful celebration of friendship, sisterhood, self-discovery and finding your voice.

Performance Dates: 3–5 September 2026

Performance Times:

• Thursday 3 September – 7:30 pm

• Friday 4 September – 7:30 pm

• Saturday 5 September – 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Performance Location and Address: Empire Theatre, 54–56 Neil Street, Toowoomba City QLD 4350

Ticket Costs:

Premium:

• Adult – $65

• Concession – $55

• Child under 15 – $55

General:

• Adult – $55

• Concession – $45

• Child under 15 – $45

• Groups of 10 or more – $45 per person

A $5 transaction fee applies to online bookings.

Ticket Link: Book tickets through the Empire Theatre

Warnings: Mild adult themes, references to murder and violence, staged violence, loud music and theatrical effects.

Duration: 150 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

Cast:

• Deloris Van Cartier – Sophia Toomey

• Mother Superior – Jo Roberts

• Eddie Souther – Pete Gold

• Curtis Jackson – Alistair Park

• Sister Mary Robert – Sophia McDonnell

• Tina – Laura Sabri

• Additional principal performers and ensemble members from Toowoomba Choral Society

Creative Team:

• Director and Stage Designer – Mary Quade

• Assistant Director – Sandie Black

• Musical Director – Nick Williams

• Assistant Musical Director, Vocal Coach and Répétiteur – Wendy Burns

• Choreographer – Holly Petersen

• Music – Alan Menken

• Lyrics – Glenn Slater

• Book – Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner

• Additional Book Material – Douglas Carter Beane

• Based on the Touchstone Pictures film Sister Act, written by Joseph Howard

  
  

Production Website: Toowoomba Choral Society

Other information:

• Wheelchair seating and a limited number of Companion Card tickets are available. These must be booked through the Empire Theatre Ticket Office or by calling 1300 655 299.