Grease
The 1988 Davitt College Production
A Summer Night's Dream
Rock 'n' roll, rebellious romance, and 50s nostalgia took over the stage in Davitt College's electrifying 1988 production of Grease.
🎸 The Story
Set in the late 1950s, Grease is the quintessential rock 'n' roll musical. It explores the high-school lives of two distinct cliques: the leather-clad T-Birds and the spirited Pink Ladies. The story centers on the whirlwind summer romance between Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski, navigating the pressures of high school, social standing, and teenage love.
■ The Production
Directed by Michael Brett with musical direction by Kevin McNicholas, the 1988 production was a landmark event for Davitt College. It provided students with an invaluable creative outlet, fostering self-confidence and teamwork. The dedication of the cast and production team during long weeks of rehearsal transformed the school's theatrical program into an unforgettable rock 'n' roll spectacle.
Show Year
Davitt College took the stage with this classic Jacobs-Casey pop musical, capturing the essence of the 1950s.
Leadership
Produced by Michael Brett, with Musical Direction by Kevin McNicholas and Choreography by Paul Kilcoyne & Monica Masterson.
Musical Numbers
The production featured 21 iconic musical numbers, including "Summer Loving," "Grease Lightning," and "Born to Hand Jive."
Ensemble
Cast & Crew
A massive production featuring comprehensive girls' and boys' choruses, Angels, and a specialized band.
Musical Numbers
Relive the rhythm and rock 'n' roll energy of the classic hits that powered our 1988 production.
Act One
10 NumbersGrease
Full Chorus
Rydell High Alma Mater
Chorus
Summer Loving
Danny (Seamus Quinn) & Sandy (Alison Ruane)
Magic Changes
Doody (Adrian Joyce)
Freddie My Love
Marty (Linda Kilkenny)
Hopelessly Devoted To You
Sandy (Alison Ruane)
Grease Lightning
Kenickie (Sean Mulroy)
Look at me I'm Sandra Dee
Sandy (Alison Ruane)
We go together
Full Chorus
La Bamba
Johnny Casino (Tommy Hoban)
Act Two
11 NumbersIt's Raining on Prom Night
Sandy (Alison Ruane)
Hound Dog
Johnny Casino (Tommy Hoban)
Born to Hand Jive
Full Chorus
Beauty School Dropout
Teen Angel (Kieran Joyce)
Stranded at the Drive Inn
Danny (Seamus Quinn)
Rock and Roll Party Queen
Doody (Adrian Joyce)
There are worse things I could do
Rizzo (Toni Brennan)
Look at me I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise)
Sandy (Alison Ruane)
You're the one that I want
Danny (Seamus Quinn) & Sandy (Alison Ruane)
We go together
Full Chorus
Finale
Full Chorus
Thunder Road Gallery
Explore highlights from our historical photo archive showcasing the cast, characters, and iconic moments from the 1988 charity stage production.
John Mulroy (Roger) & Patricia O'Reilly (Jan)
Adrian Joyce (Doody)
Seamus Quinn (Danny)
Alison Ruane (Sandy)
The T-Birds Ensemble
The T-Birds Ensemble
Alison Ruane (Sandy) & Seamus Quinn (Danny)
Linda, Niamh, Viena, Patricia, Toni & Róisín
Cast Ensemble
Sound Crew
The Production Team
The creative leaders, stage crew, and production committees who brought Grease to life in 1988.
Michael Brett
Tommy O'Malley & Michelle O'Malley
Kevin McNicholas
Kevin McNicholas, Gary Wynne, Tommy Hoban, Mick Baynes & Pat Glendon
Paul Kilcoyne & Monica Masterson
Liam Butler
Reg Smith
S. O'Malley & S. Kelly
Seamus Swift & Anne Bell
Ger King
Frankie McDonald & Town Hall
V. Jordan & M. Langan
Administration & Support
P. Gibbons
Patsy Noone
The Cast
Meet the talented student cast who brought the spirit, romance, and rock 'n' roll energy of Grease to our stage in 1988.
Alison Ruane
Seamus Quinn
Niamh Deasy
Patricia O'Reilly
Linda Kilkenny
Viena Mulroy
Adrian Joyce
Sean Mulroy
John Mulroy
Padraig Scully
Toni Devanney
Tom Bourke
Tommy Hoban
Róisín Horkan
Toni Brennan
Kieran Joyce
Kieran Deasy
Louise O'Connor, Bernadine Cresham, Karen Gormally, Laura Flannelly, Patricia Gibbons & Tracy Joyce
Ailish Coogan, Ailish McDonagh, Andrea Farragher, Angus Morris, Ann Marie Carney, Annabelle Nally, Bernadine Cresham, Claire Ellicott, Clodagh Buckton, Colette McTigue, Darragh Joyce, Deborah Jennings, Deirdre Walshe, Diarmuid O'Connor, Elaine Cunningham, Elaine O'Leary, Elana Allen, Emma McGowan, Fergus O'Dea, Gareth Nally, Hannah McEllin, Hazel Lawless, Jamie Ivers, Jean Foy, John King, John Tolan, June Moran, Karen Gormally, Laura Flannelly, Laura Joyce, Margaret Mitchell, Marie Cusack, Mary O'Connor, Michael McDonagh, Michael Mannion, Noel Conlon, Olivia Kilcoyne, Orlaith Walshe, Patricia Flannelly, Patricia Gibbons, Patricia Quigley, Richard Geraghty, Sandy Warde, Sean Corrigan, Shane Flynn, Sharon Murrey, Siobhan Devanney, Siobhan Dermody, Stephanie Kilkenny, Tom Cleary, Tracy Joyce.
Special Thanks
With sincere gratitude to everyone who supported and contributed to our 1988 production of Grease.
School Leadership
Acting Principal Patsy Noone and the staff of Davitt College for their steadfast support of music and the arts.
Creative Team
Producer Michael Brett, Tommy O'Malley, Michelle O'Malley, and our dedicated production and drama team.
Technical Crew
Liam Butler, Reg Smith, Anne Bell, S. Kelly, Ger King, Frankie McDonald, and the Town Hall team.
Musicians & Alumni
Kevin McNicholas, Gary Wynne, Tommy Hoban, Mick Baynes, Pat Glendon, and past pupils for their generous contribution.
