A Chester theatre company has announced the cast for the autumn staging of an iconic and much loved musical.

Tip Top Productions recently held auditions for the ever popular smash hit musical Grease which they will present at Theatr Clwyd in October.

The stage version, based on the incredibly successful 1978 film which made stars of John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, will be directed for Tip Top by Steve Davies with musical direction by Tim Jones and choreography by Rhian Underwood.

Oliver Hale (Danny) and Becky Roberts (Sandy)

The cast, many of whom have appeared in previous productions with Tip Top including their 2015 youth production of Les Miserables includes OIiver Hale and Becky Roberts in the iconic roles of Danny and Sandy.

Director Steve Davies said: “We had a great turnout at the auditions which were held a few weeks ago and we are delighted to have a very talented cast and crew on board to bring this iconic musical to the stage”.

The cast recently had their first get together with the show’s production team at the The Forum Studio Theatre, the company’s Chester home prior to rehearsals getting under way.

Josie McHugh (Rizzo) & Charlie Bryant (Kenickie)

Tickets are now on sale for the show will which run at Theatr Clwyd from October 5-8 and can be booked via the Theatr Clwyd box office on 01352 701521 or online at www.theatrclwyd.com/en/whats-on/grease .