Dolly Parton is an icon, mega star and all round lovely person. I don’t listen to country music often, but when I do it’s always Dolly. I have even seen the musical 9 to 5, see Musicals for more details.
Here’s some facts about Dolly you might not know.
Growing up Dolly was extremely poor. Yet despite recognising this Dolly recalls her childhood as a happy one.
In addition to singing, Dolly has made appearances on TV shows, in films and has even written books.
She states that she thinks like a man when it comes to business opportunities, negotiations and decisions.
Dolly became affectionately known as The Book Lady, providing free books to children to help them learn to read and write.
Dolly is a multi millionaire, but would be a billionaire, if she didn’t do her charity work and put so much money into it.
Dolly has never had children. She once described her and her husband as being one another’s children.
I know we shouldn’t really talk about a lady’s age, but Dolly is 78 years old. She doesn’t look it, is still working and giving to charities. Well done Dolly.
Reading Time: 6minutesBelow are a list of famous people who have experienced mental health illness (in alphabetical order and by condition):
Anxiety and depression often coexist. Bipolar is characterised by episodes of mania which can include anxiety and episodes of depression. So although many of these people could fit under more than one mental illness, I have placed them in the condition that I feel bet fits.
I know there’s loads of famous people who have experience of mental illness who are not on these lists. If you feel compelled to tell me whom I’ve missed off, please leave a comment below.
The point of this blog post is to show someone experiencing mental illness that they are not alone. That they are among the great and the good.
Reading Time: 3minutesManchester Pride Fringe Festival is a wide-range of events throughout August that are separate from main event: The Big Weekend. We’ve had a glance at the programme and chosen our five must see shows:
Ennio Marchetto
Ennio Marchetto Date(s) & Time: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th August 2013, 19:30. Venue: TBC. Cost: £15 per ticket. About:
Ennio Marchetto is described as being a ‘living cartoon’. The Italian’s mime act, with its paper costumes is truly a spectacle to behold and is hugely popular wherever performed.
Ennio Marchetto has been performing for over twenty-one years and to date this is his only UK performance this year. This unique show is an absolute must see. Booking: Tickets can be purchased through the Manchester Pride website.
If I Can Dream If I Can Dream Date(s) & Time: Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd August, 19:30. Venue: The Lowry, Salford Quays. M50 3AZ. Cost: £6-10 per ticket. About:
Young Liam’s world is full of violence and lies. Liam loved his father, who loved Elvis. The musical tells the story of how Liam uses Elvis songs to cope with a difficult time in his life. Expect this to be upbeat as well as emotionally touching. Booking: Tickets can be purchased through The Lowry website.
Up4aMeet? Up4aMeet? Date(s) & Time: Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd August, 19:30. Venue: AXM, Bloom Street. M1 3LY. Cost: £16 per ticket. About:
When Grant and his flat-mate Carlos accidently pick up each other’s phones you know it can only lead to comedy. Add into the mix an App called The C*ck Shop and you can be forgiven for letting your imagination run away with you.
Up4aMeet? Dubbed the naked play, has Lloyd Daniels (XFactor) who recently admitted that he’s a ‘bit of a naturist,’ indicating that he might be getting naked for his role in the show.
We’ll be going along to see this, so expect a review after the showing. If you’re not in Manchester on these dates, don’t worry as Up4aMeet? is on a national tour. Booking: Tickets can be purchased through the Up4aMeet? on tour website.
Someone Borrowed, Someone’s Blue – The Musical Someone Borrowed, Someone’s Blue – The Musical Date(s) & Time: Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd August, 19:30. Venue: Afflecks Palace, 52 Church Street. M4 1PW. Cost: £8 per ticket. About:
Drag Queen Sandy Beach has got her upcoming Wedding to organise. But she needs help, so she recruits her big-boned and walking disaster zone sister, Wendy. But with strictly no lip-syncing, can Sandy sing her way out of the inevitable disasters that follow?
Booking: Tickets can be purchased through the New Attitude Theatre Company website.
9 To 5 – The Musical 9 To 5 – The Musical Date(s) & Time(s): Tuesday 20th – Saturday 24th August. Performance times vary: Tuesday’s 20:00, Wednesday-Saturday’s 19:30, Matinees Thursday-Saturday’s 14:30. Venue: Opera House, 3 Quay Street. M3 3HP. Cost: £17.90+ About:
Based on Dolly Parton hits and the film comes a comedy story about friendship, gossip and revenge. Three women office workers take on their sexist, egotistical and bigoted boss to take control of the company.
9 to 5 is crammed with Dolly Parton songs which makes it a must see. If you’re not in Manchester on these dates, don’t worry as this is on a national tour. Booking: Tickets can be purchased through the ATG Tickets website.
For other Manchester Pride Fringe Festival events see the Fringe Festival website. Find out more about Manchester in our Manchester Guide.
Published by: The Gay UK on Wednesday 31st July 2013.
