Secret Cinema has revealed that Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson will be part of the forged of Grease: The Immersive Film Musical this summer season, taking over the position of Teen Angel in chosen performances.
Wilson joins a forged led by Stephanie Costi and Lucy Penrose, who return as Sandy and Rizzo respectively after originating the roles within the manufacturing’s sold-out 2025 run. They are going to be joined by Giórgios Michaelídes as Danny and Arcangelo Ciulla as Kenickie. Additional casting is ready to be introduced at a later date.
Talking about his casting, Wilson joked: “In school I used to be in Grease and I really feel I’ve to redeem myself. I used to be not but the worldwide pop sensation I’m at present and I solely actually needed to do it cos I fancied the woman who performed Frenchie (I used to be Doody) so that is my likelihood to point out everybody I ought to have gotten an even bigger half.”
“I don’t consider anybody from that manufacturing is now knowledgeable singer, so briefly, I win.”
Secret Cinema’s immersive adaptation of the beloved movie returns to London following a critically acclaimed and sold-out run final yr. Audiences will as soon as once more be transported to Rydell Excessive, with the manufacturing combining reside efficiency, immersive storytelling and the long-lasting soundtrack from the hit film musical.
Grease: The Immersive Film Musical will run at Evolution London in Battersea Park from twenty second July to thirteenth September for a strictly restricted engagement.
Operating for 2 hours and quarter-hour, the absolutely immersive expertise invitations audiences again into the world of Rydell Excessive, bringing the beloved 1978 movie to life by way of reside efficiency, immersive storytelling and a few of its most iconic musical numbers.
From “Summer time Nights” and “Greased Lightnin’” to “Magnificence Faculty Dropout” – carried out by Ricky – and the finale “We Go Collectively”, each track from the movie is featured, carried out by a reside band and forged towards a backdrop of a number of cinema screens.
The expertise begins lengthy earlier than the principle motion unfolds. Viewers members are free to discover a recreation of the movie’s areas, together with Frosty Palace, the Autoshop and the Carnival, whereas interacting with characters from the world of Grease. Guests can participate in actions starting from choir observe and pep rallies to sports activities coaching periods led by Coach Calhoun, in addition to pattern American diner-inspired food and drinks.
The manufacturing is directed by Matthew Costain, with set design by Tom Rogers, choreography by Jennifer Weber, lighting design by Howard Hudson, sound design by Gareth Fry and video design by Ian William Galloway.
Following robust demand throughout its inaugural run, the 2026 season will develop its themed Roam and Return seating choices, permitting audiences to maneuver freely by way of the immersive setting earlier than returning to reserved seats in areas together with the Frosty Diner and the Drive-In.
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