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Some West End Cast changes have been announced this week, with Grease the Musical confirming its new line-up from 24 January 2011 and Clybourne Park revealing that Jason Watkins has withdrawn from the production due to a family tragedy. He will be replaced in the show, which is due to open at the Wyndham's Theatre at the end of this month, by 'History Boy' Stephen Campbell Moore.

Clybourne Park - Stephen Campbell Moore

Stephen Campbell Moore was recently nominated in the 2011 Whatsonstage Awards for 'Best Supporting Actor' for his performance last summer in All My Sons at the Apollo Theatre. He is best known for his role as 'Irwin' in Alan Bennett's 'The History Boys' - a part he play on both stage and screen.

Clybourne Park has also received recognition in the 2011 Whatsonstage Awards, being nominated as 'Best New Comedy' after it's successful run at the Royal Court Theatre.

Grease the Musical - Carina Gillespie Joins the Class

Carina Gillespie will make her West End debut in Grease at the Piccadilly Theatre. She joins the show in the leading role of 'Sandy' opposite Matthew Goodgame who will continue as 'Danny' until 30 April 2011.

After training at the Liverpool Theatre School, Carina Gillespie made her stage debut in the musical 'Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story'. Away from the stage Carina is an accomplished singer, and appeared as a support act for 'Basshunter' on a 2010 UK tour.

Clybourne Park Tickets

Following in  the footsteps Enron and Jerusalem; the Royal Court production of Clybourne Park transfers to the West End after creating a popular stir. A biting satire that confronts the historic issues of racism and the housing market, Clybourne Park has received excellent reviews since its UK premiere at the Royal Court Theatre in 2010.

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The Rydell High School kids head back to class. T-Bird leader Danny met someone special at the beach, whilst new girl Sandy tells the Pink Ladies about her summer romance. When Danny and Sandy come face to face, it’s just the beginning of a life-changing year!

The new Rydell High Class of 2011 also includes David O'Reilly as ‘Roger', Michael Pickering as ‘Doody', Zoe Doano as ‘Frenchy', Matthew Russell-Jones as ‘Eugene', Nancy Hill as ‘Miss Lynch' and Kristina MacMillan as ‘Cha Cha'.