9 To 5 - Clock in for a night of laughter and iconic songs
A new production of 9 to 5 The Musical – produced by Peterborough’s New and Key Theatre operators Landmark Theatres – opens in the city on July 4.
Inspired by the much-loved 1980s film, this is a joyful story about friendship, courage, and standing up for what’s right, all set to toe-tapping tunes you’ll be humming long after the curtain falls.
Featuring an irresistible score by country music legend Dolly Parton, the smash-hit show follows three office workers who’ve had enough of their overbearing, chauvinistic boss.
When a wild idea turns into a daring plan for revenge - chaos, comedy, and sisterhood take centre stage.
It is the ultimate feel-good musical comedy, and playing the fiercely loyal, and slightly unhinged office manager Roz, Jessica Martin says: “I can’t wait to bring Roz out on tour in this hugely entertaining sharp, sassy and subversive show! A tribute to the queen that is Dolly!”
Tim Rogers, as Franklin Hart Jr, the ‘boss you love to hate’, adds: “It’s going to be a blast!”
Produced by arrangement with Music Theatre International, 9 to 5 The Musical marks a major milestone as Landmark’s first in-house production to tour nationally.
It is Directed by Paul Jepson, CEO and Creative Director at Landmark Theatres, who says: “9 to 5 is a feel-good show with a big heart seen from the point of view of three strong women whose friendship comes to rule the office world. Patriarchal male power behaviours are skewered. But all the characters have heart and soul - and most of all dreams.
“Most of the witty dialogue is from the excellent Colin Higgins’s film - and there are banging numbers. My favourites being Get Out Stay Out, Hart to Heart and One of the Boys. I’m excited to be directing it and particularly excited that we will have our band on stage!”
Tickets are on sale at www.newtheatre-peterborough.com