Taunton Amateur Operatic Society presents 9 to 5: The Musical, at the Brewhouse Theatre

With words and music by Dolly Parton, and based on the Queen of Country's debut movie from 1980, the story follows three female office works as they battle for recognition in a male chauvinist world.

Besides the title song, there are plenty of toe-tapping numbers and heart-rending ballads.

All three of the women have to overcome their own form of adversity on their way to equality and liberation.

Silver Webber's secretary Doralee, the role originally played by Parton, struggles to be seen as anything more than a pretty face and a curvy figure.

Violet (Alison Jenkinson) is the efficient doyen of the office, who keeps being overlooked for promotion, while Judy, (Clare Brimble), takes her first ever job after her husband left her for his teenage secretary.

The three are united in their desire to overthrow lecherous, bigot company president Franklin J Hart, entertainingly played by the SPACE's Davie Duthie.

A spokesperson for the society said: "A strong ensemble keeps the lead characters on their toes through some fantastical shenanigans.

"Very much a piece of its time, the musical services as a remember of how far society has travelled in the last few decades."

Debuting on Broadway in 2009, and having had a professional run in the West End, TAOS is among the first amateur companies to be granted the right to stage 9-5.

This is an honour that is not lost on the chairman of the award-winning company, Jill Venn.

She said: "TAOS is proud to be returning to Th Brewhouse for the first time in seven years with 9 to 5: The Musical.

"If it doesn't make you tumble out of bed and head for the box office, you'll be missing out."

Tickets are available from The Brewhouse box office, in person or by calling 01823 283244.

The musical runs from April 24-29.