Details

Postcards from God is a vibrant and enchanting musical portrait of renowned 'art nun' Sister Wendy Beckett. With her homespun philosophy that art is meant for everyone, Sister Wendy became a household name in the nineties with her televised tours of the UK, Europe and America. But as the reluctant pop icon swapped her humble mobile home for the caravan of fame, her simple life would never be the same again. Featuring gospel, pop. rock 'n' roll and rap, Postcards from God's bold new score is composed in styles as various as the artworks, depicted in the show. A cast of all-singing, all-dancing nuns bring this poignant parable about the world's only 'nun critic superstar' to life in vivid colour. Postcards from God website.

Cast/Performers

Gay Soper (Sister Wendy Beckett), Louise Hollamby (Sr. Anna Maraia / Young Cuz), Nicola Blackman (Sr. Rosita / Pammy / Sugar Hill), Catherine Millsom (Sr. Imelda / Young Wendy / Fern Britten), Marcus Reeves (Makeup Boy / St John / Air Steward), Sophie Adams (Venus), Hannah Everitt (Young Wendy), Rachel Izen (Cuz), Colette Kelly (Mother Ruth / Penelope / Sheri), Gemma Maclean (Young Daphne), Chris Polick (Daniel)

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Marcus Reeves, Beccy Smith (adapted from the life and works of Sister Wendy Beckett
Music(s): Marcus Reeves, Tyrone Landau (musical arranger)
Lyrics: Marcus Reeves
Producer: Simon James Collier (in association with Mr Theatre and Hackney Empire Limited)
Company: Okai Collier Company
Director: Omar F. Okai
Design(s): Harry Scott, Chris Gylee
Costume(s): Christina Pomeroy, Emily Pain, Angels Costumiers
Musical Director: Heather Weir
Lighting: Lawrence stromski