How Olivia Newton John inspired these Preston and Chorley Grease productions from years gone by

Manchester World Editor

Published 9th Aug 2022, 16:37 GMT

Updated 9th Aug 2022, 16:46 GMT

Grease fans are mourning the passing of icon Olivia Newton-John.

To mark the fantastic life of the musical’s star, we’ve looked back at some of your brilliant productions of Grease from down the years.

What a legacy she’s left.

Alex Gardner is Johnny Casino and Ryan Turner is Vince Fontaine in Grease! Photo: kevin mcguinness

Carley Heyes, Michael Farrington and Ian Stopford in a production of Grease at Hutton Grammar School in Hutton, Preston. Photo: Iain Lynn

Teachers and Pupils from Parklands perform Grease against St Michaels School, Chorley Photo: Donna Clifford

Albion Automotives staff play Grease characters in the Leyland Festival parade Photo: DAVID HURST

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