9 to 5 THE MUSICAL - THEATRE REVIEW

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL AT THE WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND THEATRE

Theatre Run: Monday 13 - Saturday 18 May 2013
Performance Reviewed: Tuesday 14 May (Press Night)

Reviewed by Kyle Pedley

9 to 5 The Musical returns to the Midlands, and indeed (A)musings this week as it begins its tenure at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, bringing with it its irrepressible slice of fun, sass and spirit that has lost none of its fire since I last reviewed the show back in December. For those who have not yet experienced the production, practically all of what was said in the original review still holds true, and for those who have, this is definitely a show that holds up to a second viewing perfectly - so winning and vibrant are the performances, catchy and peppy the showtunes and set pieces and generally infectiously feel-good is the evening as a whole. 

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL - THEATRE REVIEW

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL AT THE NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM

Theatre Run: Monday 17 December 2012 - Saturday 5 January 2013

Performance Viewed: Wednesday 19 December (Gala Press Night)

Reviewed by Kyle Pedley

9 to 5 The Musical is something of a double dose of musical ‘jukeboxing’, being both based on the existing 1980 comedy film of the same name and also taking its soundtrack mostly from the queen of country’s two most recent LP’s Backwoods Barbie and Better Day. Throw in it being derived from an original Broadway production, and you’d be forgiven for thinking the show had an uphill climb to bring anything original or fresh to audiences. Following the exploits of three female co-workers in the male-dominated playground of the late 1970’s workplace where bigotry and sexism remained the de facto norm, rampant and unchecked, mostly at the hands of their womanising, cheating scoundrel of a boss, and you also have a safe bet of knowing how the story is going to play out (and chances are you’ll be right).

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL: DOLLY GOOD CHRISTMAS OFFER!

'HAVE A DOLLY GOOD CHRISTMAS!' With the cast of 9 to 5: The Musical at the New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham!

The Cast of 9 to 5: The Musical, including Amy Lennox, Ben Richards and Jackie Clune. Photo credit - Phil Hitchman. 

A cast photocall was held at Centenary Square by the ‘Wheel of Birmingham’

on Thursday 6th December 2012.

Prior to their Christmas run opening at the New Alexandra Theatre on Monday 17th December for 3 weeks, the cast of 9 to 5 The Musical were in Birmingham to wish the people of the city a very Merry Christmas and invite them to see 9 to 5 The Musical where the parking and first drinks are on them! See the foot of the article for details on how to claim this great festive offer!

Our ‘Have a Dolly Good Christmas!’ promotion offers customers a premium ticket or price band A – B ticket to the show, free parking at the NCP Albany Car Park on the night of the show and a free soft drink or glass of wine in the bar.

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL - PRESS LAUNCH PREVIEW

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL AT THE NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM

Theatre Run: 17 December 2012 - 5 Jan 2013

Previewed by Kyle Pedley

This Friday saw the press launch for 9 to 5: The Musical prior to it’s UK touring run, including a Christmas tenure at the New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham beginning December 14.

On hand to preview the show were its cast, including Footballers Wives and The Bill alumni Ben Richards, West End veteran Jackie Clune, Natalie Casey who most will know from Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Television and Theatre supremo Bonnie Langford, and director Jeff Calhoun who brought a winning enthusiasm and self-deprecating charm to the launch very much in-line with what one has come to expect from Ms. Parton herself.