FROM BOWIE HALL TO THE CAPITOL THEATRE

When she was in Year 8, she was cast as Danny in our 2013 musical Grease and in 2017 she played the role of Kira in our production of Xanadu. In June this year we were thrilled to hear the announcement that College Alumni, Annelise Hall from the Class of 2017 had been cast as Sandy in Australia’s new national production of GREASE

Annelise’s interest in musical theatre was sparked at a young age when she played Molly in Annie as a Year 1 student at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School. As well as roles in our College musicals, in 2017 Annelise beat 15 finalists to win a scholarship for the StarNow Hollywood Immersion program. She was one of almost 13,000 hopefuls who applied for the chance to attend the course in Los Angeles. In an interview with the North Shore Times Annelise explained “The scholarship paid for flights, accommodation in an amazing mansion villa in West Hollywood, a personal trainer and a personal chef. I feel so grateful I had the opportunity to go.” There she learned about acting techniques and the business side of the industry, along with spending time at Beverly Hills Playhouse.

Grease Returns To Sydney

Since treading the boards of Bowie Hall, Annelise went on to achieve qualifications in Musical Theatre from the Queensland Conservatorium and Brent Street and has played many roles including Sophie in Mamma Mia! with The Show Co. Annelise is also a passionate vocal coach. She works with renowned speech pathologist led company, VocaLab, teaching musical theatre and assisting with vocal re-training post rehabilitation. Now, she is about to take on the legendary role of Sandy in GREASE After a run at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre later this year, the show opens in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre in March 2024.

In an interview with Nui Te Kao from The Herald Sun at the time her casting was announced Annelise said “I’ve always looked up to Olivia Newton-John, so it’s a dream come true to step into the role. Olivia made Sandy her own. It’s super exciting to put my twist on the character.”

With amazing costumes and all the unforgettable songs we have grown to love, the stage is set. Congratulations Annelise, we can’t wait to see the show!

The No. 1 Party Musical GREASE returns to Sydney in a new, multi-million-dollar live production at the Capitol Theatre from March. Starring Joseph Spanti as Danny, Annelise Hall as Sandy, Mackenzie Dunn as Rizzo, Brianna Bishop as Marty, Jay Laga’aia as Vince Fontaine and Marcia Hines as Teen Angel. Featuring dazzling costumes and all those unforgettable songs: Summer Nights, Sandy, Hopelessly Devoted to You, You’re The One That I Want, Greased Lightnin’, and Grease is the Word

Get ready to dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks as “bad boy” Danny and “the girl next door” Sandy fall in love all over again. It’s the one that you want Sydney!

Special Brigidine Offer!

Join the Brigidine community for a spectacular evening of entertainment! We are thrilled to offer Brigidine friends and family the chance to see GREASE at a discounted rate of $79.90 for Premium, A Reserve and B Reserve tickets (up to $60 off the normal price!). This offer is valid for one performance only on Wednesday 1 May, 7pm. Simply scan the QR code to reserve your seats! Offer closes at 11.59pm on Monday 2 October.