★★★★★
‘Movie magic come to life’
Radio Times
THOSE SUMMER NIGHTS… ARE BACK!
INITIAL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR SECRET CINEMA’S
SMASH HIT, GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL
★★★★★
‘Full of unforgettable moment,
after unforgettable moment’
The Sun
Initial casting is announced today for the return of the critically acclaimed Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical – reprising their roles from last year, Stephanie Costi and Lucy Penrose return as Sandy and Rizzo respectively; and they are joined by Giórgios Micheldes as Danny and Archangelo Ciulla as Kenickie. Further casting will be announced in due course.
This summer Secret Cinema is welcoming audiences back to Rydell High once more with the return of the smash-hit Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical, following its sold-out run in 2025. The production opens at Evolution London in Battersea Park for a strictly limited run from 22 July to 13 September.
★★★★
‘A joyful, communal experience. The songs are all showstoppers’ WhatsOnStage
Each performance of Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical is a two hours and fifteen minutes spectacular. From ‘Summer Nights’ to ‘Greased Lightnin’’ to ‘We Go Together’, every iconic song from the beloved 1978 Paramount Pictures film comes to life as a knock-out cast and live band perform against multiple movie screens.
From the moment they enter this modern live experience, audiences step into the world of the movie, exploring the iconic locations including Frosty Palace, The Autoshop, and The Carnival and immerse themselves in school spirit, training with Coach Calhoun, cheering on the T-Birds, taking part in a choir practice and even tasting 1950s American diner-style delights.
The innovative production is brought to life by the multi-award-winning creative team of Matthew Costain – Director; Tom Rogers – Set Designer; Jennifer Weber – Choreographer; Howard Hudson – Lighting Designer; Gareth Fry – Sound Designer and Ian William Galloway – Video Designer.
Due to popular demand, summer 2026 will feature even more themed Roam and Return seating, allowing audiences to explore the experience and return to dedicated seating at Frosty Diner or The Drive-In.
★★★★
‘This is a masterpiece. A spectacularly ambitious show’ Evening Standard
Secret Cinema & TodayTix present
GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL
Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical is produced by Secret Cinema and TodayTix (Merritt Baer, Artistic Director and Co-Founder; Ben Hosford, Executive Producer).
Director: Matt Costain; Choreographer: Jennifer Weber; Set Designer: Tom Rogers; Lighting Designer: Howard Hudson; Sound Designer: Gareth Fry; Music Supervisor, Orchestrator and Arranger: Steve Sidwell; Video Designer: Ian William Galloway; Costume Designer: Susan Kulkarni and Martina Trottman; Wigs, Hair and Make-up: Farida Ghedwar and Jessie Deol; Casting Director: Grace McInerny for Pippa Aillion and Natalie Gallacher Casting
22 July – 13 September
Gala Performance: Wednesday 29 July at 7:30pm
Archangelo Ciulla plays Kenickie. His theatre credits include A Knight’s Tale The Musical (Manchester Opera House), Singin’ in the Rain (Dubai and China), Mamma Mia! (West End), Disney’s Newsies (Troubadour, Wembley Park – The Stage Debut Award nomination for Best Performer in a Musical), Billy Elliot (Italian and international tour), and Dick Whittington (New Wimbledon Theatre). His film credits include Cruel Peter.
Stephanie Costi returns to play Sandy. Her stage credits include Something Rotten! (Manchester Opera House), Pretty Woman (Zurich), Sleeping Beauty (Darlington Hippodrome), Fame (Athens), The Sound of Music (Beirut & Lebanon tour), and Romeo & Juliet (English National Ballet); and concerts include Children of Eden, West End Does: Love (Cadogan Hall), Roles We’ll Never Play (Union Theatre), and One Young World: Opening Ceremony (Royal Albert Hall). She came third in Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream for ITV.
Giórgios Micheldes plays Danny. His stage credits include Justin Timberlake’s opening act on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Grease (UK and Dominion Theatre), Disney’s Newsies (Troubadour Theatre), and Here Come The Boys (The London Palladium). His film credits include Mistletoe Farm.
Lucy Penrose returns to play Rizzo. Her theatre credits include Ancient Grease (The Vaults), Growled (Royal Vauxhall Tavern), Judy! (Arts Theatre, Southwark Playhouse and London Hippodrome), Eurovision, Your Decision (Above The Stag Theatre, Wonderville, King’s Head Theatre and Royal Vauxhall Tavern), Top Hat, California Suite (Royal Court Liverpool), and A Pissedmas Carol (Sh!tfaced Showtime, Edinburgh Fringe Festival). For television, her work includes Watchmen.
Listing Information
Evolution London, Battersea Park,
Chelsea Bridge Gate, Queenstown Road, London SW11 4NJ
www.greasetheimmersivemoviemusical.com
22 July – 13 September PERFORMANCES
Tues – Sun 7:30pm (Sun 5:30pm) Sat 2:30pm, Sun 12:30pm
Social: @greaseimmersive on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook
TICKETS
General Admission (Standing Ticket) from £39
Roam & Return (Seated Ticket) from £59 – Roam and return to dedicated themed seating at either The Drive-In or Frosty Diner