WARRINGTON’S Walton Hall and Gardens will be celebrating and honouring the passing of Olivia Newton-John by showing a special outdoor cinema screening of Grease.
All profits from ticket sales will go to the borough’s favourite charity – St Rocco’s Hospice.
The 1970s hit will be shown on Friday September 30 and follows two previous successful outdoor film shows earlier this year.
In addition to Olivia Newton-John, the film stars John Travolta and features a number of hit songs so members of the audience will be able to sit back and sing-along.
VIP tickets will be available, with Walton Hall providing deckchairs in a prime location.
But you can simply go along with something to sit on and choose your own spot on the lawn.
Children’s tickets will also be available – but once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Food and drink will also be available to buy on the night.
All profits from ticket sales will go towards a range of uses at St Rocco’s, including nursing costs, providing delicious food for patients, providing counselling to help bereaved families through difficult times, or providing a course of relaxing and calming therapy.
Cllr Tony Higgins, the borough council’s cabinet member for leisure and community, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a night of cinema under the stars within the beautiful grounds of Walton Hall and Gardens, all whilst helping a local Warrington charity.
“This outdoor cinema showing of Grease is the perfect way for us to pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John, who was such an icon but also a huge supporter of cancer awareness and research charities. For this reason, it is fitting that all profits from ticket sales, in tribute to the Grease star goes to St Rocco’s, who provide so much support for patients and local people on a daily basis.
“I can’t wait to see more families coming to Walton again for a fantastic evening watching one of the 70’s classics and knowing that all profits are going to such a fantastic and worthwhile cause.”
For more information and to buy your tickets, visit: waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/outdoor-cinema-grease/.
