MUSIC from the world’s most famous country star will be hitting the Southampton stage next month.

Dolly Parton’s hilarious musical comedy, 9 TO 5: The Musical, based on the hit movie, will be lighting up The Mayflower.

Centred around the lives of three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, bigot of a boss, the show promises to have audiences laughing and dancing at the same time.

The story sees the trio conspire to take control of the company and learn there is nothing that they cannot do, resulting in outrageous scenarios and even features Dolly Parton herself from her desk in Dollywood.

Feisty, fun and fabulous this show features Dolly Parton’s original hit title song, 9 to 5, among 18 original Dolly Parton numbers.

Dolly, pictured left, said: “I am so excited that 9 to 5: The Musical is coming to Southampton. 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.”

The show will star former Hollyoaks actress Natalie Casey as Judy Bernly, Jackie Clune as Violet Newstead and Bonnie Langford as Roz Keith.

The show also features Amy Lennox, who most recently played Elle Woods in the UK tour of Legally Blonde, and Mark Moraghan, from Holby City and Brookside fame.

Tickets for 9 to 5: The Musical, which runs from April 29 until May 4, are on sale from The Mayflower box office on 023 8071 1811.