Singer and actress, Louise Redknapp will reprise her role as ‘Violet Newstead’ in the forthcoming UK tour of Dolly Parton’s smash-hit 9 To 5 The Musical. Leading the way as one of the first full scale musicals to tour the UK in 2021, Louise will appear in the show from 24 August 2021 at Glasgow King’s Theatre.
Louise Redknapp played the role of ‘Violet Newstead’ to rave reviews from audiences and critics alike when 9 To 5 The Musical opened in the West End at the Savoy Theatre in 2019. Louise’s other theatre credits include ‘Sally Bowles’ in the national tour of Cabaret.
In 2016 Louise reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing. As a singer Louise has sold millions of records. She was a member of the band Eternal before embarking on a phenomenally successful solo career, with her first live shows in 15 years selling out all over the UK.
Dolly Parton said “I am so proud that 9 to 5 will be coming back soon to theatres all across the UK. Louise has been wonderful since she led the show in the West End and we’re all so excited to give audiences the best night out after we have all waited so long!”.
9 To 5 The Musical is written by Patricia Resnick, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. It is directed by Jeff Calhoun, choreography by Lisa Stevens, design by Tom Rogers, lighting design by Howard Hudson, musical supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Mark Crossland, musical direction by Andrew Hilton and casting by Victoria Roe.

9 To 5 The Musical on 2021 UK Tour Venues
- FRIDAY 13 – SATURDAY 14 AUGUST 2021 New Victoria Theatre, Woking *
- TUESDAY 17 – SATURDAY 21 AUGUST 2021 Manchester Palace Theatre*
- TUESDAY 24 – SATURDAY 28 AUGUST 2021 Glasgow King’s Theatre
- TUESDAY 31 AUGUST – SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2021 Mayflower, Southampton
- TUESDAY 7 – SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2021 The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
- TUESDAY 14 – SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 Edinburgh Playhouse
- TUESDAY 21 – SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2021 The Marlowe, Canterbury
- TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER – SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER 2021 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
- TUESDAY 5 – SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER 2021 Venue Cymru, Llandudno*
- TUESDAY 12 – SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER 2021 The Bristol Hippodrome
- TUESDAY 19 – SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER 2021 New Wimbledon Theatre
- TUESDAY 26 – SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER 2021 Nottingham Theatre Royal
- TUESDAY 2 – SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2021 Liverpool Empire
- TUESDAY 9 – SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2021 Sunderland Empire
- TUESDAY 16 – SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2021 The Alexandra, Birmingham
- TUESDAY 23 – SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2021 Eden Court, Inverness*
- TUESDAY 30 – SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER 2021 Theatre Royal Plymouth*
- All venues to feature Louise Redknapp except those currently marked * of which casting will be announced soon.
- Check 9to5themusical.co.uk for full ticket and casting information.
- Read our review of the 2019 tour of 9 To 5 The Musical