Follow Rydell High’s class of 1959 through this electric, unforgettable musical to the rock ’n’ roll soundtrack that defined generations. Performed at the Isle of Man Gaiety Theatre from 24th September – 1st October 2022.
It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class have returned from summer recess. The too-cool-for-school “T-Birds” are stealing hub-caps and acting tough and their gum-popping, chain-smoking “Pink Ladies” are making waves in bobby sox and pedal pushers.
At the heart of the story are streetwise heart-throb Danny Zuko and the sweet new girl in town, Sandy Dumbrowski. They had a secret summer romance… now back in school, peer-pressure, gossip and ancient reputations make their love affair a bit more complicated. Can Danny maintain his cool dude status and still make demure Sandy his girl?
Featuring hit songs: Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You, You’re The One That I Want, and Summer Nights.
"You're the one that I want!"
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Principal Cast
Creative Team
Director
Bethany Magee
Musical Director
David Holland
Choreographer
Breeshey Crookall
Creative Assistant
Joe Hillard
Danny
Jack Divers
Sandy
Leah Carter
Kenickie
Kaysee Craine
Rizzo
Jordan McCormack
Roger
Alex Maxwell
Jan
Grace Hoodless
Doody
Ross Angwin
Marty
Meg Walker
Sonny
Ben Gale
Frenchie
Molly Bowman
Patty
Sophie Lancaster
Eugene
Andrew Deighton
ChaCha
Holly Bradley
Teen Angel
David Lyons
Johnny Casino
Charlie Williams
Vince Fontaine
Neil King
Miss Lynch
Carrie Hazeel
Pink Lady Swing / Ensemble
Alice Quayle
Lighting Design
Jack Weir
Sound Design
Alex Linney
Stage Manager
Andy Simpson
Deputy Stage Manager
Alex Armstrong
Assistant Stage Manager
Michael Cowin
Head of Wardrobe
Nora lean
Head of Hair & Makeup
Judith Fullerton
Head of Props
Sandie Divers
Artwork & Design
Kelly Firth
Dance Captain
Tara Black
Ensemble
Rosie Baxter
Tara Black
Daniella Clarke
Hannah Clinton
Adrian Cowin
Charlie Craine
Sam Faragher
Tony Jones
KatieLee Kelly
Sherrie Poultney
Beth Thomas
Abby Vance
Jade Ward
"An electrifying performance that perfectly captures the nostalgia and rebellious spirit of the '50s!"
"a crowd-pleaser from start to finish."
noda north west awards
winner: Jordan Mccormack
Best Supporting female
winner: Kaysee Craine
Best supporting male
nominee: best musical
nominee: best staging
nominee: best ensemble
nominee: Bethany Magee
Best Director
nominee: Breeshey Crookall
Best Choreographer
nominee: David Holland
Best Musical Director
nominee: Leah Carter
Best Leading Female
nominee: Grace Hoodless
Best Female Comedy Performance
nominee: Kelly Firth
Best programme (peacock class)
“It would be very fair to say that this production was of the highest of standards across all of the performance and technical disciplines and everyone involved in this production should be extremely proud of themselves.
All cast members’ performances were of the highest standard across dance, drama and singing. There was not one second where anybody was not fully committed to their moment and character. All dance numbers were executed with articulation and precision and there was nothing but the highest quality vocals being created.”
– Nathan Benson
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