New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth is welcoming two new productions presented and performed by University of Chichester students.
Following the success of Urinetown and The Clockmaker’s Daughter, The University of Chichester’s Musical Theatre Performance Company will return to the venue in 2024 with a double-bill of 9 To 5 The Musical and American Idiot.
Andrew Wright, the Musical Theatre Performance Company’s resident producer, said: “With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, 9 To 5 The Musical is based on the 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous and thought-provoking. Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! Addressing a subject that continues to resonate in today’s world, enjoy the drama and experience the emotions of young women taking charge in the workplace. The performance will take place on Saturday January 27.