NEWS: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL UK TOUR ANNOUNCED WITH CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD, PAUL CHUCKLE & ZOE BIRKETT

Hallelujah! The award-winning smash-hit Sister Act The Musical is returning to theatres across the UK and Ireland in 2027, with an exciting cast led by Strictly Come Dancing favourite Craig Revel Horwood, comedy legend Paul Chuckle and West End star Zoe Birkett.

Produced by Jamie Wilson Productions, the much-loved musical will see Craig Revel Horwood take on the role of Mother Superior, Paul Chuckle play Monsignor O'Hara and Zoe Birkett star as disco diva Deloris Van Cartier.

The new UK and Ireland tour will include a three-week run at Manchester's Palace Theatre from 9–27 November 2027, with further tour details and casting announcements to follow.

Sister Act The Musical UK Tour 2027 Announces Star-Studded Cast

Leading the cast as Mother Superior is Craig Revel Horwood, best known as the longest-serving judge on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing, having appeared on all 24 series of the popular television show.

Alongside his television career, Craig has an impressive musical theatre background, having played Miss Hannigan in Annie, the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, Munkustrap in Cats and appeared in productions of Miss Saigon and Crazy for You.

He is also an experienced director and choreographer, having worked on productions including Strictly Ballroom The Musical, NOW That's What I Call A Musical and the 2016/17 UK tour of Sister Act The Musical. His return to the show, this time performing as Mother Superior, is an interesting addition to the new production.

Joining him as Monsignor O'Hara is Paul Chuckle, best known as one half of the much-loved comedy duo The Chuckle Brothers, alongside his late brother Barry.

Paul entertained generations of television viewers with the award-winning children's series ChuckleVision, which ran for over 20 years. He has also enjoyed a successful stage career, appearing in numerous pantomimes across the country, and will star as Mr Boo in the National Theatre's production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice later this year.

In the 2026 New Year Honours, Paul was awarded an MBE for his services to entertainment and charity.

Taking on the leading role of Deloris Van Cartier is Zoe Birkett, who has established an impressive career in musical theatre since first finding fame as a contestant on ITV's Pop Idol at just 16 years old.

Her West End credits include playing the title role in TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, Arabia in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Pippa in the National Theatre's production of The Witches and Kim in The Great British Bake Off Musical.

Zoe has also appeared in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Hair, Tommy and Thriller Live, and most recently joined Take That as a guest vocalist on their Circus Live Stadium Tour.

Further casting for the new tour will be announced at a later date.

What Is Sister Act The Musical About?

Based on the much-loved story, Sister Act The Musical follows disco diva Deloris Van Cartier, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she witnesses a murder.

Placed into protective custody, Deloris is hidden in the last place anyone would expect to find her – a convent!

Struggling to adjust to her new surroundings and the strict rules of convent life, Deloris is encouraged to help the convent's struggling choir. With her love of music and larger-than-life personality, she soon transforms the group of singing nuns, helping them discover their confidence and find their voices.

Along the way, Deloris also learns some important lessons about friendship, community and finding somewhere to belong.

Full of comedy, heart and uplifting musical numbers, Sister Act The Musical celebrates the power of music to bring people together.

The Creative Team Behind Sister Act The Musical UK Tour 2027

The new production will be directed by Bill Buckhurst, with choreography by Alistair David, set and costume design by Morgan Large, lighting design by Tim Mitchell and sound design by Tom Marshall.

Musical supervision is by Stephen Brooker, with casting by Pearson Casting.

Sister Act The Musical features original music by Tony Award winner and eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken, whose work includes Disney's Aladdin and Enchanted. Lyrics are by Glenn Slater, with a book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane.

The production is produced by Jamie Wilson.

Sister Act The Musical UK & Ireland Tour Dates 2027–2028

Sister Act The Musical UK tour will begin its new UK and Ireland tour at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 11 September 2027, before visiting theatres across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a Dublin engagement also announced.

The tour will feature extended runs in several cities, including three weeks at Manchester's Palace Theatre and almost four weeks at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre over the Christmas and New Year period.

Confirmed tour dates and venues:

Venue	Dates
New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon	11–18 September 2027
Sunderland Empire	20–25 September 2027
Sheffield Lyceum	28 September – 9 October 2027
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford	11–16 October 2027
Palace Theatre, Manchester	9–27 November 2027
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend	29 November – 4 December 2027
The Alexandra, Birmingham	6 December 2027 – 2 January 2028
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff	10–15 January 2028
Theatre Royal, Nottingham	17–22 January 2028
Theatre Royal, Brighton	24–29 January 2028
Orchard Theatre, Dartford	31 January – 5 February 2028
Theatre Royal Plymouth	7–12 February 2028
Hull New Theatre	15–19 February 2028
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton	21–26 February 2028
Grand Opera House, Belfast	29 February – 11 March 2028*
Millennium Forum, Derry	13–18 March 2028
New Theatre, Oxford	21–25 March 2028
Dublin – Venue TBA	Dates to be announced

Tickets are already available for selected venues, while others will go on sale at a later date. Further tour dates are also expected to be announced.

Please note: The Belfast dates are listed as 29 February – 11 March 2028 in the tour information supplied, but 2028 is not a leap year. These dates require confirmation.

A Heavenly Return For Sister Act The Musical

With its uplifting story, catchy music and plenty of comedy, Sister Act The Musical has become a firm favourite with musical theatre audiences, and the announcement of a new UK and Ireland tour is exciting news.

The combination of Craig Revel Horwood, Paul Chuckle and Zoe Birkett brings together three performers with very different entertainment backgrounds, making this an interesting cast to look forward to.

Craig's return to Sister Act, having previously directed and choreographed the musical, is particularly interesting, while Zoe's powerful vocals and Paul's comedy experience should bring plenty to their respective roles.

Sister Act The Musical returns to theatres across the UK and Ireland in 2027. Further casting and tour details will be announced in due course.

Information supplied by Jamie Wilson Productions. Casting and performance details are subject to change.