Sister sophia

Kicks The Habit

Show Description

Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit, written and performed by Lisa Randall, follows Sister Sophia, an aging nun experiencing a crisis of faith while grieving the loss of her close friend. During a restless night of reflection, she confronts her relationship with God, her years of sisterhood, and the choices and sacrifices that have shaped her life. Blending humour, heartfelt reflection, musings, and song, the production explores grief, faith, doubt, and self-discovery as Sophia begins to find a new outlook on life.

Presented At:
York University, Toronto ON

Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh UK

CREDITS

Playwright: Lisa Randall

Director: Kate Johnston

Stage Manager: Keara Hicks

Rehearsal Stage Manager: Victoria Filice

Lighting Design: Zach Giardine

Sound Design: Keara Hicks

Costume Design: Lisa Randall

Props Design: Lisa Randall

Set Design: Lisa Randall

Photo Credit: Megan Emmie

“A sophisticated and convincing performance which gave much food for thought. There were times of laughter and times of sorrow and despair, with universal significance beyond the Catholic Church. The staging and lighting were most effective and allowed the varied range of moods in the show to unfold seamlessly. A tour de force!”

Richard (Audience Member)
"This is a sweet, funny, philosophical and thoughtful look at religion in general and Catholicism in particular. Sister Sophia’s struggles are poignant and relatable. Highly recommended. "

Bob Archer (Audience Member)
"What a charming show! You’ll fall in love with the Sister Sophia (harder than with God oops)"

Taeyun Kim (Audience Member)
"Lisa is a talented and well-rounded performer who captivates and carries her audience with her with her fast paced monologues and phenomenal singing. This show is funny, sweet, and beautiful with a lot of heart. Definitely worth checking out! "

Kayla Burtch (Audience Member)
"An interesting exploration of catholic guilt, filled with side-splitting comedy and genuine heartfelt moments. A must see for anyone, especially those who grew up in/around religion."

Charlie VanStone (Audience Member)
"Lisa is an absolute treat in this show. Her show is so carefully written and so empathetic. Not to mention, it’s one hell of a laugh! "

Camryn Wright (Audience Member)
"A narrative that entirely weighed on Lisa’s talented shoulders. This one woman show explores the self-reflection grief brings and drive to push beyond rigid belief systems in the search for fulfilment! I loved the interwoven comedic relief with, critical reflection on, not just religion, but the confinement of a ‘safe’, and well tread path in life - amazing!"

Neil Srivastava (Audience member)
“A spectacular show that will leave you feeling fulfilled. This show does a fantastic job at exposing issues within the church in a heartfelt way by combining it with comedy. The goofiness and comedic moments allow for the serious topics to be easily digested by the audience. Prepare to feel seen, valued, touched and charmed by Sister Sophia. It’s a beautiful show that is a must see!”

Samantha Derbyshire (Audience Member)
"Such a dynamic show delivered through Lisa's strong performance. The comedy always hits, the puns are always clever, and the music is always bright and uplifting (the singing is beautifully done, and it was my personal favourite part of the show). Everything a person could want from a solo show is in here; twists, heartwarming sentiments, laughs, music, you name it. I can't recommend it enough!"

Molly McNulty (Audience Member)
"This nun knows how to have fun, from top to tail Sister Sofia truly lead me on a roller -coaster of laughs, questions and catchy religious-esque songs. Truly a must-see show for anyone who loves to laugh and ask big questions! I enjoyed every second of this nun’s journey of self discovery and hilarious conversations with herself and god!"

Spencer Simpson (Audience Member)

Sister sophia

Kicks The Habit

Show Description

CREDITS

"This is a sweet, funny, philosophical and thoughtful look at religion in general and Catholicism in particular. Sister Sophia’s struggles are poignant and relatable. Highly recommended. "

"What a charming show! You’ll fall in love with the Sister Sophia (harder than with God oops)"

"Lisa is a talented and well-rounded performer who captivates and carries her audience with her with her fast paced monologues and phenomenal singing. This show is funny, sweet, and beautiful with a lot of heart. Definitely worth checking out! "

"An interesting exploration of catholic guilt, filled with side-splitting comedy and genuine heartfelt moments. A must see for anyone, especially those who grew up in/around religion."

"Lisa is an absolute treat in this show. Her show is so carefully written and so empathetic. Not to mention, it’s one hell of a laugh! "

Wiener Beacon

Zach Giardine