Straight from her sensational West End season, the ‘blistering talent’ Emi Wokoma stars in this ‘slick’ new musical inspired by the life and times of Ike and Tina Turner (The Times). Wokoma’s ‘volcanic voice’ has taken London by storm, critics and audiences alike are raving about Emi’s raw energy and dazzling command of Turner’s classic hits (Daily Mail). Read more …
Do not miss Wokoma’s star making performance alongside the complete West End cast including Chris Tummings’ triumphant ‘hissably cocksure and sleazy Ike’(The Independent) the ‘exuberant Ikettes’ (Daily Express) and the ‘superb’ on-stage band (Metro).
Soul Sister features; ‘What’s love got to do with it’, ‘Proud Mary’, ’Private Dancer’, ‘River Deep Mountain High’ and of course ‘Simply the Best’ and many more...
The story follows the highs and lows, passions and heartbreak, of Ike and Tina as their careers soared and their marriage crumbled. Full of heart and soul, electrifying choreography, and stunning musical numbers, Soul Sister is sure to have you on your feet, partying the night away.
Soul Sister is not subtle, but it’s a full-on, passionate show, with a strong sense of history; and as the audience stands up and roars out the final songs, it’s clear that for them, it’s simply the best.
While secondary characters are limited in their chances to entertain, a sparkle comes directly from every performer so although it may not stand the test of time, Soul Sister is a feel-good, energetic, concert-style musical.
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Monday December 3, 2012, until Saturday December 8, 2012. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival
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