Grease

I had the pleasure of attending a rehearsal as Grease was reaching its final stages in the schedule. The energy and commitment were evident, and it was great to see this transfer to the stage. A bright, lively, and energetic show was brought to life under the direction of the talented and dedicated production team. From the opening number to the mega mix leading up to the end of the show the stage was alive with music, dance, and drama as we enjoyed the storyline unfolding through this well-known jukebox musical. The roles of Sandy, played by Talia Maysey and Danny, Kai Simpson were strong in their vocal, acting and dance ability. All the principals were cast appropriately in their roles and showed strength in their talents maintaining a high level of energy throughout the production. Reece Cavanagh, playing Betty Rizzo, leader of the Pink Ladies, wowed the audience with her vocal and acting strength in her performance of There Are Worse Things I Could Do. The Teen Angel, played by Iain G Condie with a take on Liberace worked well, as did his role as Miss Lynch. Grease offers the opportunity for an entire ensemble to work together, and the cast were involved in the whole piece particularly through music and dance which was bright, fast paced and well suited to the production. The ensemble singing was punchy and came across well, supported by the band under the musical direction of Raymond Tulips. As always, a show like Grease requires great energy in the dancing and this was apparent with the work of Claire Brown, Choreographer shining through. The entire production under the direction of Alasdair Hawthorn was well executed,  the set worked well and was enhanced by excellent lighting design. In addition to hired costumes, a number of specialised costumes were designed and made by Marie Brown, which I was lucky to see at the rehearsal I attended, and it was great to see them in the context of the entire show.

The stage manager and crew who serve such an important role backstage cannot be forgotten and they ensured the scene changes ran smoothly. This was an extremely enjoyable show and Glasgow Light Opera Club continue to work hard and bring their talents to the stage.  

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