Grease - Cast 2 - 5 out of 5 stars Pelican Productions TICKETS: End of Season Whenever somebody discusses Grease as a potential musical to direct or perform in, the conversation quickly turns to the language, attitudes and behaviours reflected in the story, as well as the time in which it was written. Director Vanessa Lee Shirley has successfully reimagined this production through an exploratory lens, updating its messaging to better reflect today’s standards around respect, consent, identity and relationships. There are many themes that remain relevant today: uncertainty, peer pressure, fear of judgement, navigating changing friendships, romance, reputation and the pressure to become the person others expect you to be. Grease remains a story about teenagers trying to understand who they are and where they belong – suddenly, Grease seems as relevant as it was when it premiered in 1971. As audience members enter the auditorium, they are met with a white hanging sheet and a lone s...