This is our review of Sisters Of Mersey at Liverpool‘s Royal Court Theatre!
Synopsis Of Sisters Of Mersey
Meet our two Sisters: Sister Petra and Sister Fionola. They grew up in St Elmo’s Convent in Dingle, and both believed they were identical twins. However, Monsignor Michael comes with some unexpected news: they’re actually not twins at all! So, what do our Sisters decide to do? They leave the convent and decide to find their real families.
As this is 1980s Liverpool, it’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane for the audience. But it’s not such a thrill for Petra and Fionola. That’s because upon leaving the convent, they end up having to tackle a horrific gangster. All of a sudden, it’s less about finding the life they want, and more about reclaiming the life they had.
Analysis Of Sisters Of Mersey
A talented crew has brought this nostalgic and amusing show to life. Jonathan Harvey is the writer, and Stephen Fletcher is the director. Meanwhile, the cast includes Royal Court favourites Lindzi Germain and Keddy Sutton. Other performers in the production include Emma Bispham, Gabriel Fleary, Natalie Blair, and Keshia Santos.
The second half is where much of the action and the bulk of the big laughs occur. Lindzi and Keddy do a typically great job as the main characters and received a standing ovation at the end. There were also plenty of memorable 1980s tunes to match the time period, which got the audience singing along. Given the subject matter, having a gun may be somewhat controversial along with an unusually large amount of swearing.
Summary Of Sisters Of Mersey
This is another noteworthy and amusing production at the Royal Court Theatre. Credit to the cast for maintaining the audience’s full concentration on the night of England facing the Netherlands. The football perhaps explains the slightly quieter press night than usual. But those who were present, such as myself, enjoyed this show from start to finish.
