A BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW MUSICAL FROM DOLLY PARTON HITS TOWN!

Outrageous, thought provoking and even a little romantic, the critically acclaimed 9 To 5 The Musical has all the ingredients for the perfect night out, including an Oscar, Tony and Grammy Award nominated score written by the legendary Dolly Parton. The brand new musical hits Newcastle Theatre Royal, 15 – 20 July. 9 To 5 The Musical is a hilarious new musical comedy, based on the hit movie 9 to 5. Set in the 1980s, it centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss, Franklin Hart. Determined to iron out the inequalities between male and female employees, the ladies hatch a plan - it’s about teaming up and taking care of business! The show stars Jackie Clune (Mamma Mia!) as Violet Newsted, Ben Richards (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) as Franklin Hart, Natalie Casey (Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) as Judy Bernly, Amy Lennox (Legally Blonde The Musical) as Doralee Rhodes and even features Dolly Parton from her desk in Dollywood! ***** ‘Sassy, punchy Dolly Parton songs. Knock-out!’ Sunday Express Music and Lyrics for 9 To 5 The Musical are written by the infamous Dolly Parton. With an estimated 100 million album sales the song writer, film star and worldwide icon, is one of greatest selling music artists of all time.  The shows Oscar, Tony and Grammy Award nominated score includes Backwoods Barbie, Shine Like the Sun, Let Love Grow and Dolly’s original hit title song, 9 to 5, alongside new songs penned for the show. Dolly Parton said:  "I am so excited that 9 to 5 the Musical is touring in the UK. I'm hoping you have as much fun watching it as I had writing the music for it. 9 to 5 the Musical is perfect for anyone that's ever wanted to string up their boss, which is almost all of us. So come join the fun! " 9 to 5 The Musical is written by Patricia Resnick, and directed by Jeff Calhoun who has just directed the Tony Award winning ‘Newsies - The Musical’ for Disney on Broadway. For further information, please visit http://www.9to5themusical.co.uk/ 9 to 5 The Musical runs at Newcastle Theatre Royal from 15 - 20 July 2013 (Evenings: Mon 8pm, Tue – Sat 7.30pm, Matinees: Thu 2pm and Sat 2.30pm). Tickets are from £12.00 and can be purchased from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 08448 11 21 21 or select your own seat and book online at www.theatreroyal.co.uk