Here You Come Again review | Comedy Theatre

Here You Come Again is a jukebox musical that weaves Dolly Parton’s celebrated country tunes into the story of Kevin, a man stuck in lockdown during the height of the COVID pandemic. Lonely and directionless, he finds unexpected guidance in the form of an imagined Dolly - part muse, part motivator - who helps him make sense of his stalled life. With a simple two-person cast and a setlist of familiar hits, this production aims to offer a gentle message about finding resilience when everything feels uncertain.

The success of a show like this rests heavily on the rhinestone-studded shoulders of whoever takes on the role of Parton, and it has well and truly struck pink with Tricia Paoluccio. Under Gabriel Barre’s direction, she captures Dolly’s voice, laugh, and mannerisms with uncanny precision. It’s not simply an impression, but a fully realised performance with her musical numbers also a highlight. Alongside the talented onstage band and Andrew Worboys’ musical direction, these songs are delivered with wonderful energy and authenticity.