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Hit musical Grease returns to Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

Grease is the word! The hit 70s musical returns next year for a UK tour, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Monday, November 27 until Saturday, December 2.

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Casting includes The Wanted pop star Tom Parker, who makes his musical theatre debut playing Danny Zuko, the winner of the BBC talent contest Danielle Hope as Sandy, and former EastEnder Louisa Lytton who plays Rizzo.

It includes all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You're The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin' and many more.

A theatre spokesperson said: "Grease has proved that a musical love story bursting with denim, cheerleaders, slick hairstyles, rock 'n' roll, 50s pop culture and an irresistible mix of teenage angst and young romance is timeless and universal. It is the ultimate feel-good, pick-me-up musical - an electrifying extravaganza, packed with fun, energy and vibrant physicality.

"The show is guaranteed to thrill audiences and leave everyone hand-jiving the night away with 'A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a wop-bam-boom!'"

Tom Parker has amassed worldwide success with his band The Wanted, achieving two UK No1s and nine Top 10 singles as well as four Billboard 100 singles with Glad You Came placing in the Top 5 and selling more 900,000 records.

Danielle Hope made her professional debut as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium, after capturing the hearts of the country and winning the BBC's smash hit Over The Rainbow having competed against more than 9,000 girls.

Louisa Lytton trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and secured her first professional role as the innocent schoolgirl Ruby Allen in EastEnders. Following this Louisa joined The Bill, playing the inexperienced and shy police officer Beth Green. She has since enjoyed a host of varied roles, from parts in the internationally successful American Pie franchise to the British Shakespeare Company's productions of both A Midsummer Night's Dream and Much Ado About Nothing.

Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed by David Gilmore (Daisy Pulls It Off, Happy Days, Song & Dance, Footloose) and choreographed by Arlene Phillips (Starlight Express, Saturday Night Fever, Flashdance The Musical & BBC's Strictly Come Dancing), Grease is presented by Paul Nicholas and David Ian.

During the run, shows begin at 7.30pm Monday to Thursday, with shows on Friday and Saturday at 5.30pm and 8.30pm. Tickets start at £14.50 and are available from www.grandtheatre.co.uk

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