Grease was the word at this school as pupils put on a spectacular production to a full house.

Beaminster School’s Grease played to packed-out venue to an audience who enjoyed every minute of the popular, feel-good show.

By arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, the familiar characters of Rydell High were brought to life by a talented group of students from year groups across the whole school.

Archie Rowell and Isobel Morris were well cast in the lead roles of Danny and Sandy and ably steered the show through some great group songs and touching solos. Ben Reed’s Kenickie was a real scene stealer in the highly entertaining ‘Greased Lightning’, supported by the T-Birds, Jack Raybould, Ben Redman and Robin Ferris. The Pink Ladies - Leah Bowler, Ellen Ashley and Lizzie Denney – were beautifully pink and Leah’s solo as Rizzo was heartfelt and emotional.

Sophie Green as Patty, Alfie Webb as Eugene and Imogen Lancaster as Miss Lynch offered strong, comedic support, as did Harry and Josh Satur as Vince and Quince Fontaine, Fergus Rees as Jonny Casino and Aaron Pittard as Scorpion. Guy Brazier stepped magically out of the orchestra for a quick but entertaining cameo as the Teen Angel, before returning to his guitar. An enthusiastic supporting cast threw themselves whole-heartedly into the songs and dances generating a great atmosphere.

The show, which students have been rehearsing for months, involved students from Year 7 up to sixth formers, staff, parents and governors, and wowed the audiences during two sell-out performances, with the BSPTA on hand serving refreshments. A live band, lead by head of music, Mr Smith, supported the large cast of talented singers and dancers, and the slick back-stage crew made sure the scene changes were quick and effective. Clever and versatile sound and lighting added to the overall quality of this foot-tapping show.

Lead drama teacher and show director, Mrs Smith, said: “After months of dedication the wonderful cast and crew were hugely successful in pulling off a truly professional show. I am very proud of every one of them and have had so many kind comments from audience members. Well done.”

One audience member said: “A real talent pool of actors, singers, musicians, technicians, photographers, to name but a few, future stars in the making no doubt. Productions like this are a timely reminder of why the arts are so important to keep firmly on the curriculum and are of such vital importance to our young people.”