"9 To 5" by Belper Musical Theatre.

Belper Community Theatre, Belper School.

This is my first visit to Belper School as well as my first time of seeing a Belper Musical Theatre production.

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. Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Well, a girl can scheme, can't she?

The music and lyrics are by Dolly Parton and the musical is based on the 1980 film, which also starred Dolly. Dolly also pops up during the show.

Mr Franklin Hart, the sexist, egotistical, hypocritical, lying bigot of a boss, is played by Joe Woffinden. The things those women do to him doesn't come cheap in specialist magazines (so I'm led to believe). His "Here For You" is delivered with such an overly sexist tone, I'm surprised that he isn't on some register, Hart not Joe. A fun performance which I imagine is such a great part for any male actor to get his teeth into, as long as you have a strong pain threshold.

Missy Hart, Franklin Hart’s clueless wife is played by Natasha Barney.

Megan Gibson plays Doralee Rhodes, the role that Dolly Parton played in the film. Doralee, the sexy Southern belle becomes the subject of many of the office rumours based purely on what Hart has said to his male colleagues, but has leaked to the female contingent. I was well impressed with her Southern accent and is a great fun part. I love the song "Backwoods Barbie", showing that the fun, blonde character also has a human side. I must mention as well that Megan looks a lot like Jane McDonald in a blonde wig, and I love Jane McDonald.

Violet Newstead, Head Secretary of Consolidated who, while Hart is in charge will never be CEO, is played by Jennifer Lewis. What a voice Jennifer has, and looking through the programme, I can see why as she has been a member of a few societies that have "opera" in their name. A powerful performance that matches her voice with some brilliant comedy lines thrown in the mix.

Violet’s son Josh and Doralee’s supportive husband Dwayne are played by Jaye Turkington and Dominic Osin, respectively.

Judy Bernly is the nearly divorced lady who is an office worker for the first time and is played by Stacey Hyndman. When Stacey sung "Get Out And Stay Out", she showed off that emotion and power packed set of vocal chords that I found that she has. A lovely comedy performance as well which also showed the character getting stronger and more self empowered all the way to the final.

Judy’s soon to be ex-husband Dick, is played by Gavin Brookes.

Every office has a gossip queen or king, and the office gossip queen at Consolidated is Roz Keith, played by Sarah Stone. Sarah also turns in a brilliant comedy performance as Hart's love smitten secretary, Roz Keith. And what a transformation in her big song "Heart To Hart", which raised a few temperatures in the audience, and they in turn, raised the roof!

Isobel Froston (Margaret), Katy Varney (Maria) and Sydney Hemstock (Kathy) are the office's secretaries.

Joe, the nice guy at Consolidated Offices is played by Morgan Hemstock and has just a bit of a crush on Violet. The 1970's costumes and the glasses really make Morgan look like the office nerd. Morgan also gets to show off, not only his fine singing voice in the duet with Jennifer of "Let Love Grow", but also gets to showcase his tap dancing skills.

Talking of which, that tap dancing scene was one of the highlights and featured the male dancers, as well as Jennifer. The male dancers, I must say, really threw themselves into the choreography and looked like they were having the time of their lives. The male ensemble consist of Jake Eyles, Dale Hind, Rob Moseley, Richard Stonier, Ben Thompson and Sam Varney.

The ladies ensemble consist of Gill Hutton, Alison Walker, Jessica Fernie, Steph Hayes, Jess Dolman, Abbie Bowen, Cass Barrett, Ellis Bonsall and Lorna Bramall.

The Chairman of the Board, Tinsworthy, who brings the final twist to the play is played by Matthew Shaw.

Directed by Jennifer Lewis and Megan Gibson, they extract every drop of comedy from these characters via the actors. There's plenty of pace in this musical and the decision to change the set and props behind the actors make the scene changing fast and smooth.

Very well stage managed by Lucy Hassall, assisted by Richard Poole and Henry Pratt with the Stage Crew, Elizabeth Brookes, Charlotte Hanser, Cat Howourth, Mark Jennison and Jake Perry.

Choreographed by Cat Howourth, there are some lovely Hollywood style routines included, especially with the number "One Of The Boys", which opens the second act, and there's plenty of jazz hands on show also.

Richard Hodges is the Musical Director who, with his six piece musical ensemble, created the various music genres required for this soundtrack.

Lighting design and Sound Design are by Paul Frost and Nigel Johnson.

Darren Salt and Mark Jennison operated the Projection backdrop, which, especially in this musical really create that extra sheen, and of course that is how Dolly comes into play and creates interaction in the musical.

Loads of props, thanks to Anne Dunning, Kirsty Williams and Emily Woodward.

Taking everyone all the way back to 1979 with the costumes are Chris Varney, Mary Jackson and Anne Dunning.

This is a brilliant musical because it also delivers messages, as well as a fun and fluffy soundtrack. On the outside light, fluffy bundle of fun, but under the surface there is a relative and serious reminder of issues still rife in the world today. #MeToo. The subject of equality with equal pay for female workers and the way that women are treated in the workplace are to the fore, but the main vibe is one of positivity and being the best "you", you can be.

You have two more chances to see "9 To 5" at Belper Community Theatre at Belper School; a matinee at 1.30 and an evening performance at 6.30 on Saturday.