Grease Has The X Factor

<p>X-Factor finalist Jade Ellis will perform at a special Gala performance of GREASE the musical, held at the Arts Deport, Finchley.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thegayuk.com/RobinForemanQuercus">by Robin Foreman-Quercus</a> | 7th March 2014</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4606925815.jpg" width="160" height="100" alt="" title=""/></p> <p></p><p>GREASE will be a high octane production of the much-loved classic directed by actress Amanda Noar, and takes place from Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd March.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.thegayuk.com/magazine/4574334751/tags/JadeEllis">Jade Ellis</a> has attended rehearsals and will sing at the special Gala performance on Thursday 20th March, supporting Impact Theatre Company and its chosen charities, Future Dreams and Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The Mayor of Hertsmere will also be in attendance.</p><p></p><p>IMPACT is a creative, contemporary theatre company run by Amanda Noar, now in its 18th year. The company, based in Finchley, is made up of amateurs, drama students and professionals from all over London. IMPACT’s patron, Neil Morrissey, Amanda’s ex-husband, donates his time for fundraising events and often attends rehearsals to offer encouragement and professional advice. He will also be attending the Gala performance.</p><p></p><p>Jade Ellis came into the public eye as a finalist in The X-Factor, mentored by Tulisa Contostavlos. During her time on the series she gained a reputation for powerful vocal renditions and her determination to succeed.</p><p></p><p>GREASE plays 19-22 March at the Finchley Arts Depot. Tickets are £20 (£15 conc) for 19th, 21st and 22nd March and £25 (£20 conc) for the Gala performance on Thursday 20th from <a href="http://www.impacttheatre.org.uk/">www.impacttheatre.org.uk</a> </p><p></p><p></p><p> </p>