The Dolly Show

Australian-born singer and comedian, Kelly has performed as Dolly Parton for fourteen years. She was chosen to represent the legendary country singer on BBC One’s Even Better Than The Real Thing and has appeared as Dolly in pop videos, adverts and concerts around the world. Kelly began singing country music at the age of 14 and has worked in musical theatre, pop, jazz and dance. Her theatre and TV credits include Starlight Express, Tonight’s The Night, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Good Morning Australia, Popstars, How To Look Good Naked, X Factor, and much more. Kelly returned to her first love with the ultimate Dolly Parton tribute.

This show has it all: glitzy costumes, big hair, flawless comic timing and incredible vocals. The show follows Dolly through time, from the 1960s to her iconic performance at the 2014 Glastonbury festival, capturing the voice, verve and voluptuousness of the little lady from Tennessee.

Audiences can expect to see classic Dolly Parton outfits in the show – including the white waistcoat suit that Dolly wore to Glastonbury, the turquoise dress from Dolly’s performance at the O2 Arena in 2008, and the white lace dress that she wore to the 61st Grammy Awards.

Kelly is supported by some of the UK’s finest country musicians, bringing audiences hits such as 9 to 5, Jolene and I Will Always Love You.

Information about your visit

Our 2023 live events have gone on sale at full capacity with no social distancing. Should government or industry guidelines change, we will update visitor information and will contact all those who have booked tickets. As a publicly funded organisation, we need to ensure everyone, including those who are disabled or clinically extremely vulnerable, can attend if they wish. If you would like to come to one of our performances but would not be able to attend unless a space was left either side, please contact our Box Office team to discuss your booking. Find out more about your visit.