From the world of magic to the halls of Rydell High! British entertainer and magician Debbie McGee has been announced as Miss Lynch in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Grease the Musical, which opens at the Theatre Royal Plymouth on April 23, 2027.
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McGee's entertainment career began with dance. After training at the Royal Ballet School, she performed professionally before joining The Paul Daniels Summer Show in 1979.
She went on to become Daniels' longtime stage partner, appearing in his television series and major theatrical productions, including engagements in London's West End.
In 1991, she became one of the first female magicians admitted to The Magic Circle, which subsequently presented her with its prestigious Maskelyne Award for outstanding service to British magic. She now serves as the organization's Honorary Vice President.
McGee will portray Miss Lynch, the formidable teacher at Rydell High, in the new touring production.
Directed by Nikolai Foster, with choreography by Arlene Phillips, the production brings the familiar story of Danny, Sandy and their classmates back to British and Irish theaters.
The tour opens in Plymouth before traveling to cities including Cardiff, Newcastle, Belfast, Dublin, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The announcement comes during a particularly special year for McGee.
In 2026, she celebrates her 50th year in show business and the release of her autobiography, A Magical Life.
Her career has encompassed magic, ballet, television, radio and theater. She also reached the final of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 and won its 2019 Christmas special.
For generations of magic fans who grew up watching Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee, her return to a major touring theatrical production offers another opportunity to enjoy a performer whose career has been closely connected with British magic history.
The new production of Grease opens April 23, 2027.
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