Renowned Dolly Parton impersonator to perform in Wrexham
Ms O'Brien, an Australian-born West End star, has been voted the UK's best Dolly Parton impersonator and was a finalist for a lead role in Parton's Broadway musical.
With appearances on BBC One and ITV's This Morning, MsO'Brien is acclaimed for her striking resemblance to the Tennessee-born singer.
Known for her vocals and comic timing, she is set to perform hits such as 9 to 5, Jolene, Islands in the Stream, and I Will Always Love You.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.stiwt.com/
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