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BROOKE McMullen will bring her tribute show Dolly: I Will Always Love You to The Capital Theatre Bendigo next month.<\/p>\n

The high energy show will include stunning costumes and take the audience on a journey through Dolly Parton’s greatest hits.<\/p>\n

McMullen has been performing since she was two and a half years old.<\/p>\n

“I practically had to be dragged off stage after my first performance,” McMullen said. “I loved it, the lights, the music and the applause.<\/p>\n

“I was born into a horse racing family, but my parents quickly realised it wasn’t for me and put me into a dance class.<\/p>\n

“I immediately fell in love and spent the next 15 years learning all styles of dance. A love of singing, acting and musical theatre ensued.<\/p>\n

“My first professional performance came when I was 16 in Grease, followed by Hairspray, Blood Brothers, Chicago, Guys & Dolls, Cats and Spamalot.”<\/p>\n

McMullen has toured throughout Australia and New Zealand with tributes to Linda Ronstadt and June Carter Cash as well as Parton.<\/p>\n

“I have never met Dolly, but I would love it if the stars could one day align and I could get the chance,” she said.<\/p>\n

“My show is a tribute to country music royalty; a celebration of the one and only Dolly Parton. She is an incredible lady.”<\/p>\n

McMullen said performing is a brilliant way to travel.<\/p>\n

“I really enjoy hearing people’s stories and seeing the country. “It’s great to find those special little spots and return hoping they will still be here.<\/p>\n

“I was last in Bendigo in 2019. I had a great toastie while I was there and I’m hoping I can find the shop again.”<\/p>\n

Bookings for Dolly: I Will Always Love You can be made at bendigoregion.com.au\/arts-culture-theatres\/event\/dolly-i-will-always-love-you<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BROOKE McMullen will bring her tribute show Dolly: I Will Always Love You to The Capital Theatre Bendigo next month. The high energy show will include stunning costumes and take the audience on a journey through Dolly Parton’s greatest hits. McMullen has been performing since she was two and a half years old. “I practically […]<\/p>\n

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