Gary McElligott
30 December, 2024
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Treat for Dolly fans at Factory Live, Worthing

World-famous crooner Michael Buble describes star of The Dolly Show, Kelly O'Brien as "ferocious as Dolly Parton". 

Kelly O'Brien brings her Dolly Show to Factory Live, Worthing, on Friday, January 17

West End star Kelly brings her live concert spectacular to The Factory Live, on Friday, January 17. As seen on ITV This Morning, Sky, BBC One, Channel 5, ITV News. Kelly was voted the number one Dolly Parton tribute. She is also known for appearing as Dolly on the BBC’s Even Better Than the Real Thing and is even endorsed by The Parton family. 

Australian-born singer and comedian Kelly began singing country music at the age of 14. Kelly’s 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 and X Factor.

A world-class entertainer, Kelly has performed in more than 25 countries and has been performing as Dolly for 15 years. She was a finalist in the #DollyPartonChallenge chosen by Dolly Parton & Netflix for her outstanding rendition of Jolene. She is also one of the only Dolly impersonators to be invited to Nashville to sing with Dolly’s band.

“I have always loved the theatre,” says Kelly, “and the show allows me to transport people to a different place and time. Some people will never get to see Dolly perform, so here I am trying to bring her to them.”

Kelly O'Brien brings her Dolly Show to Factory Live, Worthing, on Friday, January 17
Kelly O'Brien brings her Dolly Show to Factory Live, Worthing, on Friday, January 17 Credit: The Dolly Show
Audiences can expect to see iconic Dolly Parton outfits in the show – including the white waistcoat suit that Dolly wore to Glastonbury in 2014, the turquoise dress that Dolly sported when she performed at the O2 Arena in 2008, and the white lace dress she wore to the 61st Grammy Awards.

Supported by some of the UK’s finest musicians, Kelly and the band treat audiences to hits 9 to 5, Jolene and I Will Always Love You. This show boasts that it "brilliantly captures the voice, verve and voluptuousness of the little lady from Tennessee". 

Critics have praised saying that it features "stunning vocals, flawless comic timing and a plethora of ‘Dollyisms’, making it a must-see show for any country music fan! 

The Dolly Show is coming to Factory Live, Worthing, on Friday, January 17
The Dolly Show is coming to Factory Live, Worthing, on Friday, January 17 Credit: The Dolly Show

"Grab your cowgirl hat, your cowboy boots, pack a smile and book tickets now!" says Kelly.

Tickets are available from the venue box office: thefactorylive.co.uk  01903 367707