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13 September 2018, 10:58 | Updated: 13 September 2018, 11:21
Love Island star, Amber Davies, has fulfilled her dream, by confirming she's starring in a West End musical adaptation of Dolly Parton's '9 to 5'.
Amber Davies has spent her entire life longing to star in West End musicals, after winning Love Island in 2017.
Now, the Islander has confirmed that she has fulfilled her dream, by starring in a West End musical adaptation of the 1980 film, 9 to 5, which starred Dolly Parton.
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Amber is set to star as Judy Bernly, who was originally portrayed by Jane Fonda in the movie. She will star alongside Louis Redknapp and Natalie McQueen, who will play Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton's roles, respectively.
9 to 5: The Musical will feature songs written and sung by Dolly Parton, while the story will be similar to the 1980 movie, whereby three female coworkers try to get revenge on their sexist, misogynistic boss.
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Amber Davies shared the announcement to her 374k Twitter followers, saying "EKKKKK. Super excited to announce.... being a part of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 Original West End cast is slightly bizarre [sic]".