The smash hit musical Grease has been staged by an extremely talented cast of students from The SPACE in Taunton.
The cast of 35 students from Heathfield Community School’s post 16 centre successfully sold out six shows, including a matinee attended by students from five local secondary schools.
Their version of the much-loved tale of American high schoolers in the rock ‘n’ roll 1950s featured a set and production created by The SPACE staff and was supported by a live professional six-piece band.
Following a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny, played by Fin Gudge, and girl-next-door Sandy, played by Bella Roberts, are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can their fledgling relationship survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life, as the couple try to be true to themselves and rekindle that summer love once more?
Grease is the celebration of a shifting decade, where America threw over tradition for freedom and adventure. The SPACE production celebrates being true to yourself, the one that you want!
Jenny Bowley, Assistant Course Director and choreographer, and Emily Moll-Colman, Acting Teacher and show director, said: “We are thrilled with the show, a production that was made possible by the incredible team effort of everyone involved.
“Every person played an important role in making this production a success, and we are immensely proud our company members’ hard work and dedication. We look forward to seeing what our talented company members can bring forth in the future.”
