Founded in 1989, Edinburgh University Footlights is a student-run musical theatre group that produces three large scale productions every year. Over the years, Footlights has gone from strength to strength, with The Edinburgh Evening News dubbing the society “one of the most respected theatre groups in Britain’’. Recent five star shows have included Pippin (2024), Guys and Dolls (2024), Bohemia (2023) and Company (2022).
9 to 5
11th - 15th February • Pleasance Theatre
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, spin that Rolodex, and get clocked in for Edinburgh University Footlights' next production: '9 to 5 The Musical’!
Take a seat in the office of Consolidated Industries, where alongside the tapping of typewriters and buzz of the answering machine, three female coworkers plot their revenge against their sexist, egotistical boss. Through camaraderie, a kidnapping plan, and a whole cupful of ambition, will the ladies fulfil their wildest dreams and change the office for the better? Or will an unexpected visit from the CEO turn the tables once again?
Inspired by the classic 80s film and featured a toe-tapping score from Dolly Parton herself, this feel-good musical comedy is full of mischief and wit, where a touch of office sabotage might be just the trick to get business back in order. After all, revenge tastes better than coffee sweetener!