Josh is Sonny side up for Grease role

GREASE is the word for a former Rotherham college student who has landed himself a top  role.

Josh Dever (22) was awarded a scholarship at London’s Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts after studying at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology.

Now he has been chosen to play the part of Sonny in Grease, The Musical by producers of the show’s UK tour.

He also fills the roles of first cover for Kenickie and second cover for Danny.

Josh said: “I have played the role of Kenickie for the last few shows, so it’s been really exciting.

“My time at RCAT was invaluable as it provided me with the path towards the career of my dreams.

“It was the start of my career so it is somewhere I will never forget.”

Josh left Rotherham to hone his skills as an actor, singer and dancer in London, playing major roles in West Side Story and The Taming of the Shrew. His skill was quickly recognised and he became head boy in his final year of study.

Grease The Musical is on tour until May next year, with the final show taking place in Sheffield. Afterwards, Josh hopes to pursue his career in television and film.

Martyn Howells, head of performing arts at the college said: “It’s students like Josh that make their dreams a reality.

“It fills me with great pride to see one of former students become so successful and living to his full potential.”