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Showing Summer 2008: Grease

It's 1959 at Rydell High School Chicago and the students are returning to school after summer break, Danny Zuko - the leader of the 'coolest' group at Rydell boasts about his summer fling with an Australian girl he met at the beach. On the other side of the school Sandra Dee enrolls at Rydell high after moving from Australia and quickly becomes friends with the Pink Ladies - the 'coolest' female group at Rydell. In no time at all Danny bumps into Sandy and their separate stories of the summer fling becomes apparent, Danny has to put on a macho persona to save his 'cool' reputation and Sandy cannot believe that this is the guy she fell for at the beach. Danny has to decide whether he wants to save his reputation or be with Sandy and also find a way to finish his senior year at high school without being flunked. Grease is most definitely the word this summer so book your London theatre break to see it with us!

The Building Design of the Piccadilly Theatre

The Piccadilly is a huge theatre on four floors, one of the largest built in London in the 20th century. The building was designed by Bertie Crewe and Edward A. Stone for the impresario Edward Laurillard. The architecture shows a strong influence from John Nash's frontages in Regent Street with a Portland stone facade.

It's 1,400 (now 1,232 ) seat auditorium aimed for expansive luxury. The interior is art deco in style. The art deco fittings in green and gold were designed by Marc-Henri and Laverdet.

The History of the Picadilly

The theatre opened with the musical 'Blue Eyes' by Jerome Kern. History was made in 1928 when the Piccadilly theatre premiered the first talking picture to be shown in Britain, 'The Singing Fool' - with Al Jolson. Talkies continued to be shown for the next year.

In 1941, Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit premiered at the Piccadilly theatre. Noel Coward brought a pre-war touch back to London's West End with Blithe Spirit. Described as "an improbable farce", the play contained no references to the war. In 1942 John Gielgud brought Macbeth to the Piccadilly. The bad luck rumored to dog 'the Scottish play' manifested in 1943 - The Piccadilly Theatre was damaged by a flying bomb.
In 1945, the theatre reopened. Short runs occupied the Piccadilly until the interior was completely redecorated in 1955 with the addition of red plush seating.

American drama and musicals gave the Piccadilly some cachet in the 1960's and '70's including Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (1964), Man Of La Mancha (1969) A Streetcar Named Desire (1974). The RSC brought some of their productions here while waiting for the Barbican to open, including Educating Rita (1980).
The 1990's witnessed an expansion in musicals, ballet and dance. The Piccadilly Theatre staged the most successful commercial ballet season ever to play in the West End, Swan Lake.

Facilities at The Picadilly Theatre
The auditorium at the Piccadilly has state-of-the-art Sennheiser infra-red listening system and limited access for wheelchair users. The Theatre is 'air cooled'.
Location of The Piccadilly
The Piccadilly Theatre is next to the Regents Palace hotel on Denman Street.

Relevant Information for Grease - The London Show

Grease
Dig out those Pink Ladies and T-Bird jackets as Grease is set to re-appear in the West End. ITV's brand new talent show "Grease Is The Word" will begin in April, so be prepare to be glued to your screens!

Grease the musical
Grease is back in the West End this summer! Make sure you follow ITV's 'Grease is the Word' to find out who'll become the next Sandy and Danny.

Grease Music
The cult classic is back and Grease is the word in the West End. It's an explosion of 50's Rock and Roll with a few touching heart felt tracks.

Dinner at L'Escargot with Grease
L'Escargot is the only place to dine when on a Grease theatre break in London. With cheap Grease tickets you can afford the sumptuous dining experience in London. Grease the musical will be extra special with a pre theatre dinner!

History of Grease
Grease is one of the most successful musicals ever. Read a little history behind the show before booking online with Holiday Extras.

Grease Is The Word - Talent Show
Grease is here...Start warming those vocal chords and digging out those Grease song sheets as the the talent show of all talent shows is coming to the UK. The new ITV show "Grease Is The Word" seeks to find the next Danny Zuko and Sandy Drumbrowski.

The Battle of Grease and Joseph
Grease is the Word arrives.The battle of 'Grease is the Word' versus 'Any Dream Will Do' continues as the impressive Saturday night ratings soar. Why not book a London Theatre Break with Holiday Extras to see the winning trio in the West End this summer?

Gift Ideas and Special Offers

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Book a theatre break for Joseph in the West End with Holiday Extras today and you could be in line for a massive saving

Afternoon Tea
Pre-Theatre Afternoon Tea in London's West End at Fortnum and Mason - treat your family and friends with our pre-theatre afternoon tea offer at the Fortnum and Mason restaurant

Kate Moss arrives at Madame Tussauds London
The fashionable supermodel Kate Moss has been added to the halls of fame in Madame Tussauds, head down to this wax work attraction today to pose for a picture with this style icon

Cruises With A Difference
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St Paul's Cathedral
Step inside one of London's most iconic buildings and prepare to be amazed, Holiday Extras is now giving you the chance to add this St Pauls Cathedral to your theatre package.

Tutankhamun London Breaks
Tutankahmun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is opening at the O2 Bubble! This once in a lifetime experience is well worth a trip to London - so book a Tutankhamun London Break today!

James Bond Breaks
he Ian Fleming and James Bond exhibition, For Your Eyes Only will display at the London Imperial War Museum from April 2008 until March 2009. Holiday Extras London Theatre Breaks are pleased to be able to offer this fantastic exhibition as a London Break

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