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    Tom Parker to star in UK tour of Grease

    Katrina ReesBy Katrina ReesOctober 13, 2016
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    Tom Parker, best known for being one fifth of boyband The Wanted, is set to make his theatre debut in a UK tour of Grease.

    Since the band took a hiatus, Tom has released solo music as a DJ and also competed on The Jump, in which he came third. Now, he’s taking on musical theatre after being cast in the legendary role of Danny Zuko. Further casting has yet to be announced, however, the production will be directed by David Gilmore (Happy Days, Footloose) and choreographed by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips.

    The tour will kick off in Manchester on March 10. So far, it has been announced that the tour will also visit Oxford, Liverpool, Southend-on-Sea, Birmingham, Southampton, Cardiff and Llandudno. Further dates will be announced.

    Tour dates

    10 March – 25 March 2017 – Palace Theatre, Manchester
    28 March – 1 April 2017 – New Theatre, Oxford
    3 April – 8 April 2017 – Liverpool Empire, Liverpool
    11 April – 15 April 2017 – Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
    29 May – 3 June 2017 – Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham
    27 June – 8 July 2017 – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
    17 July – 29 July 2017 – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
    14 August – 19 August 2017 – Venue Cymru, Llandudno

    Grease is one of the best known and most loved musicals of all time. It’s the ultimate feel-good show, featuring iconic songs such as ‘You’re The One That I Want’, ‘Summer Nights’ and ‘Greased Lightnin”. The musical originally opened in the West End in 1993, and is based on the film made famous by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

    Will you be going to see the touring show of Grease? Are you excited to see Tom Parker as Danny Zuko? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @CelebMix.

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