Peter Andre to make his West End debut

Peter Andre is set to make his West End debut when he stars as radio presenter Vince Fontaine in forthcoming performances of Grease at the Dominion Theatre in London.

The 48 year old singer and reality star, will appear in some performances of the classic musical from May.

The stage show will be choreographed by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Arlene Phillips and directed by Nikolai Foster.

Andre, known for hit tracks Mysterious Girl and Flava, said

"I'm beyond excited to be making my West End debut playing Vince Fontaine in Grease at the beautiful Dominion Theatre.

"Grease is such an iconic musical and we can guarantee audiences will have the most wonderful evening listening to songs we all know and love. We can't wait to see you there!"

Dan Partridge, who previously starred in Hairspray and Mamma Mia! in the West End, will play Danny Zuko, while Olivia Moore, who has had roles in Waitress and Heathers, will portray Sandy.

The original Grease musical was produced in 1971 by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey and follows greaser Danny and Australian transfer student Sandy embarking on a summer romance and then finding themselves face to face again when Sandy moves to Danny's school.

The stage production premiered in London in 1973 and has had many runs with varying casts over the years.

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John played the classic star-crossed lovers in the 1978 film.