COUNTRY comes to the West Country in April when Taunton Amateur Operatic Society presents 9 to 5: The Musical.

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 workers 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.

Silvey 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 whilst 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 David Duthie.

A strong ensemble keeps the lead characters on their toes through some fantastical shenanigans.

Tickets for the show at The Brewhouse Theatre are available in person from the Box Office on 01823 283244 or online at thebrewhouse.net Taunton Amateur Operatic Society’s production of 9 to 5: The Musical which runs from April 24-29.