The Dolly Show – A Heartfelt Celebration of the Queen of Country

The Dolly Show is an internationally acclaimed live tribute concert celebrating the music, humour and extraordinary legacy of Dolly Parton.

Starring Kelly O’Brien and a phenomenal live band, the production takes audiences on a journey through seven decades of Dolly’s greatest songs, stories and unforgettable moments.

The Dolly Show stars Kelly O’Brien, an internationally acclaimed Dolly Parton tribute performer who has spent more than 20 years portraying the Queen of Country.

Kelly is known for her remarkable likeness, authentic vocals and ability to capture Dolly’s famous humour and personality.

Yes. The Dolly Show features Kelly O’Brien accompanied by a live band, bringing Dolly Parton’s much-loved country classics and biggest hits to life in a full concert experience.

The Dolly Show celebrates Dolly Parton’s greatest hits, including Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again and Coat of Many Colours.

Decades of Dolly is the musical journey at the heart of The Dolly Show, celebrating seven decades of Dolly Parton’s extraordinary career.

From her early country music beginnings in the 1960s through to her international success, the show explores Dolly’s music, memories, iconic looks and defining moments.

According to the production, Kelly O’Brien has received endorsements from the Parton family and Dolly Parton Enterprises.

Kelly has also worked as Dolly Parton’s body double, giving her a unique connection to the performer whose music she celebrates.

Yes. Kelly O’Brien has appeared on television programmes including BBC One, ITV’s This Morning, Lorraine and The Last Leg, as well as Channel 5 and Sky.

Her Dolly Parton performances have also attracted coverage in national publications including The Times, Daily Mail and Time Out.

The Dolly Show starring Kelly O’Brien is at Viva Blackpool on Wednesday 30 June 2027.

Doors open at 6:30pm, with the show beginning at 8:00pm.

Tickets for The Dolly Show at Viva Blackpool start from £19.50 per person.

Ticket prices may vary depending on the seating option selected and availability.

Yes. You can secure your places with a deposit from just £5 per person, with the remaining balance payable later in accordance with Viva Blackpool’s Flexible Deposit terms.

This allows you to reserve your tickets without paying the full balance at the time of booking.

The Dolly Show at Viva Blackpool is recommended for ages 12 and over.

Guests under 18 should attend in accordance with Viva Blackpool’s usual admission and supervision requirements.

Your seats are reserved and guaranteed for the show.

Our seating plan is a mix of table sizes with tables of 2,4 and 6 and 12 people.

We have different tiers of seating which are represented by different coloured dots (seats) on the plan. Our main room shows have ‘Premier’, ‘Standard’, and ‘Premier-Plus’.

No need to get up to the bar, or wait in queues as we have waiter service running throughout your visit serving drinks and snacks

You can make specific seating requests if you want (i.e. if you don’t want to sit too near to the front!).

You can either select your own seat online, or make the request to the box office operative when booking

Yes. Tickets for our resident and visiting shows are all for a reserved seat for the show only.

There are various upgrade options available for most shows after you have selected your seats/show ticket type (Adult/Junior etc.) with options to add a dining package, and pre-order drinks options etc.

Whilst we recommend dining with us to get the complete ‘Viva experience’, you can opt to come just for the show by selecting a ‘Show Only’ ticket which is a reserved seat for the show.

We LOVE groups.

Viva is a perfect destination for a party, or a group. With different table sizes (2s, 4s, 6s, 10s and 12s) and a flexible layout meaning we can add tables together, or seat in the same area of the room – we can cater for any private party requirement within our big show atmosphere.

Group discounts may be available for certain shows when booking for 10 people or more. Please enquire with our team if you’re booking for a group and we’ll be happy to advise.

When booking dining as a group, we’re likely to need your menu options before your visit (for groups of 10 or more people.)

Please click here and send an enquiry to our Groups Specialist if you’d like help putting together a package for your booking

The Viva Arena a is a spacious, modern and comfortable venue which seats up to 650 people, or up to 1200 at standing events.

The stage is large, but close to the front tables – and all guests will feel like their part of the show with tables of various sizes.

You’re free to get up and dance around the table if you want to (as long as you don’t spoil the view for anyone else), and you can move around the room freely during the performance (relaxed space policy)

If you’ve ordered pre-ordered dining with our 2 course dining deal – then you’ll dine in your show seats before the curtain goes up on the performance.
Drinks pre-orders will be delivered to your table before the doors open, ready for your arrival.
Additional food (snack) pre-orders will be sent to our kitchen team when your tickets are scanned on arrival. This ensures your food will be freshly prepared and delivered promptly (please ensure your tickets are available to scan on arrival)

Most of our events enjoy table service from our food & beverage team, and we also have a QR code ordering system which sends orders directly yo the kitchen/bar.

Here are some images of the Viva Cabaret Theatre