Grease

Synopsis

Stage version of the musical film. Featuring all the hit songs from the film version, including You're the One That I Want, Summer Nights, Sandy, Grease Is the Word and many more.

Our Review:

Pam Dixon - 25 October 2011

Grease is the all singing and dancing, feel good factor, musical that has stood the test of time, with the instantly recognisable score which includes, “Summer Nights”, “Hopelessly Devoted To You”, “Greased Lightnin’” and “You’re The One That I Want”.

The story revolves around Danny and Sandy, who are both at Rydell High School, trying to pretend they are not attracted to each other. Until finally Sandy throws aside her “goodie two shoes” image to capture her man.

Unfortunately, as the actors playing Danny and Sandy were unavailable, the necessary cast changes resulted in the roles of Danny, Sandy, Kenickie, Sonny and Marty, all being performed by understudies. While all the performers were competent in their roles, there did seem to be some energy and drive missing. Luckily, Kate Somerset How, more than made up for a lot of this with her performance as Rizzo.

However, even though the role is relevantly small, and not a lead, this production of Grease belongs ...

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