Ex-Hear'Say singer lands 'Grease' role

Ex-Hear'Say star Noel Sullivan has landed the role of Danny Zucko in the West End production of Grease.

The popstar and actor will take over from Dancing On Ice champion Ray Quinn from November 30. He will appear in the Piccadilly Theatre musical until July 2010.

Emma Stephens (Starlight Express, Saturday Night Fever) will star alongside Sullivan as Sandy.

"I'm thrilled to be joining the cast of Grease and making my West End debut in such a legendary show," he said. "Danny is a fantastic role and I'm so excited to be part of such a feel-good, all time favourite musical - it's a dream come true."

The Cardiff-born performer scored four Top 10 hits with Hear'Say after winning the ITV reality series Popstars. He also appeared in Five reality show Trust Me I’m a Holiday Rep and theatre productions including Fame, Love Shack, What A Feeling and Flashdance: The Musical.