London – The classic musical returns to London in an experience combining live performance, cinema and audience participation.
London audiences have only a few more days to return to the summer of 1959 as Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical enters the final stretch of its limited run at Evolution London in Battersea Park.
Presented by Secret Cinema, the production transforms the venue into the world of Rydell High, inviting visitors to do more than simply watch the familiar story of Danny Zuko, Sandy Olsson, the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies.
Instead, audiences can explore recreations of locations from the 1978 film, meet its characters and take part in activities unfolding around them. Rydell High’s gym, Frosty Palace and the auto shop are among the settings brought to life, while the outdoor area features a summer fairground.
At the centre of the experience is a screening of the original film, accompanied by live music and performances from a 30-strong cast across multiple stages and screens. Familiar numbers including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’ and We Go Together move from screen to stage, blurring the boundary between cinema and theatre.
Stephanie Costi returns to the role of Sandy, opposite Giórgios Michaelides as Danny. Lucy Penrose plays Rizzo, with Arcangelo Ciulla as Kenickie, Jess Smith as Frenchie, Ziki Buswell as Jan and Hannah Hague as Marty.
Rather than remaining quietly in their seats, visitors are encouraged to become honorary Rydell High students. They can join cheerleading and choir activities, train with Coach Calhoun or interact with the characters as scenes develop around them. Dressing in 1950s-inspired clothes is encouraged but not compulsory.
The show is directed by Matt Costain, whose previous work with Secret Cinema includes immersive productions based on Dirty Dancing, Bridgerton, Stranger Things and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The choreography is by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Jennifer Weber, with set design by Tom Rogers, lighting by Howard Hudson and sound design by Gareth Fry. Steve Sidwell serves as music supervisor, orchestrator and arranger.
The production returned to Battersea following its 2025 season, during which Evolution London reported welcoming 76,000 visitors. This year’s run also included a special appearance by Didi Conn, who played Frenchy in the original film. Conn joined the cast during a performance of Beauty School Dropout in July.
Although the experience is predominantly indoors, some of its attractions are outside and remain subject to the weather. Visitors are advised that it includes loud music, flashing and strobe lighting, theatrical smoke, periods of darkness and crowds. The optional fairground rides may also involve speed, heights or other intense elements.
The production is recommended for audiences aged 18 and over. Younger visitors may attend at the discretion of their accompanying adult, but children under five are not admitted. Most performances last approximately two and a half hours, and there is no conventional interval, although visitors are free to take a break and explore the venue.
With its mixture of film, musical theatre, themed environments and audience participation, the production offers fans an opportunity to enter the world of Grease rather than experience it solely from a theatre seat. After nearly five decades, Rydell High remains in session—but only for a few more summer nights.
Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical is at Evolution London, Chelsea Bridge Gate, Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, until Sunday 13 September 2026. Tickets and performance information are available from the official website.
