"Death Drop - Back In The Habit" by Tuckshop & Trafalgar Theatre Productions.

Nottingham Theatre Royal.

I will freely admit that before this show, none of the actors, nor the story of this production were common knowledge to me; I knew, therefore, that this was going to be a journey of knowledge and enlightenment for yours truly.

I've only watched Rupaul's Drag Race a couple of times, and found the show bitchy and hilarious all at the same time. That said I have an enormous amount of respect for the Queens and Drag Kings because you see the time taken for the transformation to their persona, and I love the whole theatricality of the transformation and the end product. It is theatre at its' campest, and I love that.

Let's face it, this art form has been around for as long as theatre has. All the way from Shakespeare's plays via panto, music hall to today's Drag Queens and Kings. Here we see some of the stars from Rupaul's Drag Race in a more thespian light.

Once upon a time the most controversial piece of theatre was "The Book Of Mormon". That, for me, has been super-ceded, only by a tip, by this play, with just a bit of music included.

So, what's "Death Drop - Back In The Habit" all about?

An unwanted visitor, in the shape of Father Alfie Romeo has been sent to the Convent of St. Babs to find out about a missing person and recover a ring. This visit triggers unnatural happenings that threaten the Sisters’ sacred way of life. Can they unmask their terrifying tormentor before it’s too late? Or is the call coming from inside the convent?

It's described as "The Sound Of Music" meets "Scary Movie". It pays tribute to all of your favourite modern horror films; from "It" to "Aliens" to "Scream" and everything in-between. There are also echoes of "The Play That Goes Wrong" which adds further to the comedy.

Father Alfie Romeo is played by LoUis CYfer - no, I've not gone a bit doolally with my capitals, that is how LoUis spells his name. I won't give any spoilers but Father Alfie really does put the kitty among the pigeons in his quest for the truth about St Babs. A brilliant physical comedy performance with a wonderfully comical flexible face.

Cheryl Hole plays Sister Mary Berry. Cheryl has self proclaimed "Mediocre" Queen of Essex, but there is nothing "mediocre" about Cheryl. All of these performers are very physical in this show, which means that the show itself is an exciting, unpredictable watch.

Sister Maria Julie Andrews is played by Jujubee. It is apparent that they have a love for the theatre, especially musical theatre, as the character points to, as well as the theatrical because of this role. Theatre love oozes from every orifice as Sister Maris Julie Andrews takes every opportunity to break out into the songs of a certain musical, but will she ever manage to complete her musical leanings?

Mother Superior is played by Victoria Scone (Victoria Scone and Mary Berry in the same musical, and no, it's not The Great British Bake Off The Musical). What a wonderful character the Mother Superior is and I am sure that Victoria will be having an absolute ball with this role.

Sis Titis ( don't you just adore their character names) is played by Kitty Scott-Claus, described as the love child of Elaine Paige, Gemma Collins, Kimberley Walsh and Jennifer Coolidge. This Kitty most definitely had sharpened her perfectly manicured claws tonight. We are also treated to a full on musical number from Kitty which went down an absolute storm.

Apart from these brilliant performers, you also have a full drag supporting cast to sprinkle even more glitter on an already glittering line up.

The show was written by Rob Evans and blends in so many horror flick homages throughout the show; it's great fun spotting them. The tale is pure panto, complete with regional mentions, especially of the derogative kind, for a place just the other end of the Brian Clough Way, but the praise for keeping it local must go to the Director. That said, this story is just incredibly naughty, at times jaw-droppingly shocking, but irresistably funny.

Directed by Jesse Jones, who also directed the first "Death Drop". It's fast paced, insanely and shockingly funny, and when I say funny, there were no giggles, only great big belly laughs and guffaws of laughter; no middle ground where the humour is concerned because the delivery by the cast was straight for the jugular funny.

You know that I don't even have to mention the costumes, wigs and make up because it's an absolute given that they are just fabulous. And they are. Every costume is as over the top as you can expect. I've never seen a nun dress in the way that Sis Titis dressed! But the costume did highlight a rather marvellous set of pins!

The set design, which again is just marvellous with its' abbey walls, hanging lanterns and a door that travels around the stage with a mind of it's own, is the work of Peter Mackintosh, who also is responsible for the costume design.

The Lighting design really creates the jump-scare moments perfectly with nods to "The Woman In Black" as people appear and disappear with a flash of a lightning strike. The design is by Rory Beaton.

Sound Design is by Beth Duke, and when combined with the lighting creates one of the best pairings for sound and light that I've experienced for a while on a big stage. A wonderful aural and visual treat for the theatre goer.

This show is a heavenly treat for everyone, completely nun-missable, a show that you won't feel dragged out to see. It is also one of the slickest and funniest shows that I've seen this year. There are zombies, stomach churning eruptions, a beheading, the dead coming back to life, inner voices, strange uses for religious implements - if you've seen "The Exorcist" you'll know what I mean, all done in the best possible humour, and little taste. Just the way I love my controversial comedy.

As you'd expect, this is not a show for all ages, but if you have a broad sense of humour, you will absolutely adore this show and the immensely talented and lovable cast.

"Death Drop - Back In The Habit" is at the Nottingham Theatre Royal until Saturday 18 February.