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Theatre Review: 9 to 5 The Musical
22 Jul

Theatre Review: 9 to 5 The Musical

David Simper0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performance, , ,
A lifelong Dolly Parton fan and admirer of the 1980 film, David Simper heads to Blackpool Grand Theatre for 9 to 5: The Musical — and finds a witty, big-hearted stage adaptation that has the audience on their feet by the finale. As a keen Dolly Parton fan, and having been impressed by the 1980 film version of 9 to 5, I was delighted to be asked to review this show, which did not disappoint in any way. After dashing through the family meal after work, I caught the service 61 bus to Corporation Street and then on to Blackpool…
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Theatre Review: Here You Come Again!
27 Nov

Theatre Review: Here You Come Again!

David Simper0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performance, , ,
As a long time fan, David Simper just had to see this new Dolly Parton musical at the Grand Theatre which did not disappoint. A must see, and not just for Dolly fans. Arriving at the Grand Theatre I expected Here You Come Again! to be more of a Dolly Parton tribute act. Instead this was a full on musical play, featuring Dolly Parton as a character as well as her music. It was undoubtedly the more satisfying for that. The stage lights rise and a man throws large bales of toilet rolls through a window and then uses a…
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