"Grease' is the Word' , is the word that you heard, it's got groove, it's got meaning.
Grease is the time, it's the place to the motion, Grease is the way we're feeling".
An early Christmas treat for fans of the 1950's smash hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John that smashed all kinds of records and was subsequently described as being 'The No 1 Greatest Musical'.
That's a subjective opinion. But what can't be argued is that from the time the audience are waiting for curtain up (and already tapping their feet to the overture) until the end of the show ( that sees the young enthusiastic company whirling around the stage in dances choreographed by the inimitable Arlene Phillips) it is a fun night out.
No need for an in depth analysis of the story. Suffice to say that the mutual hard to hide feelings between Danny (Danny Bayne) and Sandy (Carina Gillespie) inevitably shoot to the surface and at the end they realise it's a match made in heaven!
Much to the delight of the students of the Rydell High School. A school that evokes memory of the period with pictures and paintings of the likes of James Dean, Frank Sinatra, Elvis,etc.
Naturally any touring theatre production couldn't possibly bear comparison to the Hollywood movie but with all the so recognisable hit songs, 'Grease Lightning' -'Hopelessly devoted to you' -'Summer Nights-'Sandy' and of course the closing number, 'You're the one that i Want' -that's instantly forgotten.
A surprising delight was the star of the show Robin Cousins.It's hard to believe that this assured confident performance came from a former Olympic and Ice skating World Champion, playing the role of D.J Teen Angel.
A performance that outshone the principles. His singing had the audience on their feet and led to him receiving the loudest applause at the finale as the whole of the all round splendid enthusiastic cast received a standing cheering ovation.
'Grease' runs until the last day of the year and is well worth a visit either as a 2011 Christmas present or an early 2012 New Years present!
Get along, join in the fun, and i would be very surprised if you leave the Alex without a spring in your step and memories of a fun, very enjoyable musical memory.
"It's the One that you Want"
Terry Wills
Grease is the time, it's the place to the motion, Grease is the way we're feeling".
An early Christmas treat for fans of the 1950's smash hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John that smashed all kinds of records and was subsequently described as being 'The No 1 Greatest Musical'.
That's a subjective opinion. But what can't be argued is that from the time the audience are waiting for curtain up (and already tapping their feet to the overture) until the end of the show ( that sees the young enthusiastic company whirling around the stage in dances choreographed by the inimitable Arlene Phillips) it is a fun night out.
No need for an in depth analysis of the story. Suffice to say that the mutual hard to hide feelings between Danny (Danny Bayne) and Sandy (Carina Gillespie) inevitably shoot to the surface and at the end they realise it's a match made in heaven!
Much to the delight of the students of the Rydell High School. A school that evokes memory of the period with pictures and paintings of the likes of James Dean, Frank Sinatra, Elvis,etc.
Naturally any touring theatre production couldn't possibly bear comparison to the Hollywood movie but with all the so recognisable hit songs, 'Grease Lightning' -'Hopelessly devoted to you' -'Summer Nights-'Sandy' and of course the closing number, 'You're the one that i Want' -that's instantly forgotten.
A surprising delight was the star of the show Robin Cousins.It's hard to believe that this assured confident performance came from a former Olympic and Ice skating World Champion, playing the role of D.J Teen Angel.
A performance that outshone the principles. His singing had the audience on their feet and led to him receiving the loudest applause at the finale as the whole of the all round splendid enthusiastic cast received a standing cheering ovation.
'Grease' runs until the last day of the year and is well worth a visit either as a 2011 Christmas present or an early 2012 New Years present!
Get along, join in the fun, and i would be very surprised if you leave the Alex without a spring in your step and memories of a fun, very enjoyable musical memory.
"It's the One that you Want"
Terry Wills
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