In June 2012, it was announced that Richards would be playing the part of Franklin Hart, Jr. in the first UK tour production of the Broadway musical, 9 to 5. The tour began at the Manchester Opera House on 12 October 2012. Richards continued to tour the show through 2013.
It was revealed in June 2012 that Richards would take on the role of Franklin Hart, Jr. in the initial UK production of the musical 9 to 5, which began at the Manchester Opera House on October 12, 2012. Richards maintained his involvement with the show until 2013.