Everyone's toes start tapping the moment the band strikes up those rousing chords for Dolly Parton’s hit song 9 to 5. And mine hardly stopped tapping for the rest of a gloriously fun-filled evening.

The musical is bookended by the famous hit, and by Dolly herself appearing in video form.

But there is lots of other fabulous music in between.Based on the film starring Dolly and Jane Fonda, it’s set in an office in 1979.In charge of the typists, like newly-divorced Judy (Natalie Casey) is Violet (Jackie Clune).

The girls don’t like busty ‘Double D’ Doralee (Amy Lennox) as they think she’s having an affair with boss Franklyn Hart (Ben Richards).He’s a lecherous, nasty man, or as the girls sing, a ‘sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot’.

Events take a more dramatic turn after an accidental poisoning and a kidnapping.The period details are pleasing, from the typewriters to acrylic dresses and flicky hair.

The most is made of a large supporting cast, with cleverly choreographed dance numbers.But it’s the main cast who really shine.   Richards is suitably evil with his Burt Reynolds-style moustache and is a good sport, appearing at one point just in sparkly pink pants.

Casey has fine comedy skills while Lennox has a wonderful voice, shown off in the poignant number Backwoods Barbie.

The real revelation is Bonnie Langford, almost unrecognisable at first beneath a wig and glasses, which she strips off to reveal a sexy basque and stockings.

She then dances an hilarious tango with Richards and shows off incredible flexibility.Packed full of laughs, 9 to 5 is fast-paced and feel good.

This is a show for adults rather than families, but it makes a refreshing change from panto.

Women will particularly enjoy its message of Girl Power.

To sum up, it’s a Dolly good show!

Catch it before January 5.

More information:  www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-alexandra-theatre-birmingham