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.”
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!
"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