Stellar cast revealed for upcoming UK tour of 9 to 5 The Musical at Blackpool Grand Theatre
“It’s going to be a blast!”
Blackpool Grand Theatre has announced the cast for the upcoming UK tour of 9 to 5 The Musical, which arrives at the venue from July 21 to July 25, 2026.
Inspired by the popular 1980 film and featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, the feel-good musical comedy tells the story of three office workers who take on their overbearing and chauvinistic boss in a tale of friendship, courage and revenge.
Produced by Landmark Theatres in association with Music Theatre International, the production marks Landmark’s first in-house show to tour nationally.
Directed by Paul Jepson, the new production will open at Peterborough New Theatre before visiting venues including Blackpool, Bridlington, Coventry, Darlington, Guildford, Hastings, Ipswich and Worthing.
The talented line-up includes:
- Jessica Martin (Me and My Girl, Adelphi Theatre / Jerry’s Girls, Menier Chocolate Factory) as Roz
- Karla Tracey (Irish Affair; A Love Story for All Time, National Opera House, Ireland) as Doralee
- Kayla Carter (Military Wives, York Theatre Royal / I Should Be So Lucky, UK & Ireland Tour) as Judy
- Tim Rogers (West Side Story, West End & UK Tour / Jesus Christ Superstar, UK & Europe Tour) as Hart
- Jade Marvin (Starlight Express, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre / Six ,NCL) as Violet
They appear alongside:
- Sammy Graham (The Sound of Music, London Palladium) as Kathy
- Ceris Hine (The Rocky Horror Show, UK Tour) as Margaret
- Bradley Judge (Sister Act, West End & Uk Tour) as Dwayne / Detective /Tinsworthy
- Benjamin Karran (Les Misérables, West End) as Joe
- Colin Kiyani (Flashdance, UK & International Tour) as Bob / Dick / Doctor
- Alicia Mencía (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, West End) as Maria
- Rodney Vubya (Titanique, Criterion Theatre) as Josh
- Jemima-Jane Willcox (Mary Poppins, UK and Ireland Tour) as Missy / Candystriper.
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The ensemble includes Jamie Chidzey (Come From Away, Cunard) and Beth Woodcock (Bat Out of Hell, Uk Tour) and Ashley St John (Get Down Tonight, Charing Cross Theatre) who is also Dance Captain.
Playing the fiercely loyal, and slightly unhinged office manager Roz, Jessica Martin says: “I can’t wait to bring Roz out on tour in this hugely entertaining sharp, sassy and subversive show! A tribute to the queen that is Dolly!” Tim Rogers as Franklin Hart Jr, the ‘boss you love to hate’, adds: “It’s going to be a blast!”
For tickets, visit Blackpool Grand Theatre online at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290 190. For Group bookings, call 01253 74 32 32.