Theatre Cambrian — which, fittingly, is housed in a former church on Eyre Street — brings back the musical comedy Nunsense Feb. 22 to March 10.
Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials.
The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the eighth grade production of “Grease.”
Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon. With more than 5,000 productions worldwide, it has been translated into 21 languages.
Tickets for Nunsense are on sale now for $29 for adults, $25 for students and seniors and $20 for children.
Visit www.theatrecambrian.ca or phone 705-524-7317. Tickets can also be purchased at the theatre's box office at 40 Eyre St. during regular office hours.
