9 to 5 the Musical

9 to 5 the Musical
Music by Dolly Parton. Lyrics and Book by Patricia Resnick. Spotlight Theatre, Benowa, Gold Coast. Director / Choreographer: Jamie Watt. July 28th to August 19th, 2017

Amongst Dolly Parton’s many attributes is the ability to create catchy, toe-tapping songs and this is very obvious in Spotlight Theatre’s current season of 9 to 5.

Based on the 1980 movie of the same name, the stage version opened on Broadway in 2009 and has since been seen in productions around the world.

Jamie Watt, along with Musical Director Peter Laughton, has delivered a well-paced, high energy production with loveable performances from the three beguiling ladies in the centre of the plot: Rachel Love as the Dolly Parton character Doralee, Tamara Hamilton as single mom, Violet and Tenele Storm Graham as the ditsy Judy. The objects of their collective revenge are Simon Stone, the Boss and his loyal Secretary Roz (Martina French). Jonathon Whitlow and Rodrigo Noel lead the supporting cast in this light-hearted romp through the “white-collar” antics of big business.

This is a frothy, light hearted show and well worth seeing. 

Roger McKenzie

Photo: Vargo Studios

Subscribe to our E-Newsletter, buy our latest print edition or find a Performing Arts book at Book Nook.