Alexandra Burke to star in Sister Act UK tour directed by Craig Revel Horwood

The X Factor and West End star Alexandra Burke is starring as Deloris Van Cartier in the national tour of Sister Act.

The singer, currently starring as Rachel Marron in the national tour of The Bodyguard, rose to fame when she won the fifth series of The X Factor.

She said: “I’m over the moon… It’s such an iconic role and a part I’ve always wanted to play. I love touring the UK and I’m thrilled to be working with Craig (Revel Horwood) and his amazing creative team. I can’t wait to get started.”

“Alexandra is such a fantastic singer and actress that I know she is going to be amazing. I couldn’t think of anyone better to play the role of the smart and funny Deloris.”

“It’s such an iconic role and 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.”

Directed and choreographed by the Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, Curve’s new production of the musical comedy.

Based on the hit Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith movie, it sees a disco diva’s life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder and is placed under protective custody disguised as a nun in a Convent.

Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

Sister Act features original music by the eight time Oscar and Tony Award winner Alan Menken, whose credits include the films and stage musicals of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin and hit films like Tangled, Enchanted and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Horwood said: “I am truly thrilled Alexandra is going to be our leading lady in this all new production of Sister Act. Alexandra is such a fantastic singer and actress that I know she is going to be amazing. I couldn’t think of anyone better to play the role of the smart and funny Deloris.”

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