Reader Reviews
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (Vaudeville Theatre, West End)
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 | Diana's performance was perfect. I can't even describe how well she fit the part. The rest of the cast also seemed to fit together perfectly. The last song in the play, sunlight, was one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard. - Moheen | 16 Apr 10 |
| It was amazing, best show I seen - Tim | 03 Feb 10 |
| David Baxter and Gareth James are pretty well spot on here - Lesley Sharp was far too OTT and Diana Vickers would have been chucked out of a gay bar if she had attempted to sing in one of them. Terrible would be an understatement. Not only was the casting to cock, so to was Terry Johnson's direction. If I was generous I would give it 3/10, but I'm not. - cjm | 31 Jan 10 |
| I really enjoyed the second half of the show, thought the first half was very repetitive and a bit laboured but the part 2 definitely made up for it. I thought Lesley Sharpe was excellent and gave it her all, as did the rest of the cast. It would have been nice to see Diana Vickers doing more singing and looking more attractive as the show seems to impress but overall excellent and I thought the Big Lady was brilliant to. - Shelley | 24 Jan 10 |
| Another one for which I'd like to give 3.5! I agree with most of what David Baxter says below. It's overlong at 2 hours 45 mins and loses impact as a result; the first act in particular drags. It's hard to believe it's 18 years since it was first produced; it seems much older - as old as (the also recently revived) Comedians. Lesley Sharpe, who I love, pushes too far into cartoon territory, but both Marc Warren and Diana Vickers(a hugely impressive debut) are spot on. I was immensely impressed by Rachel Lumberg as Sadie, who moves imperceptibly from funny to sad. Les Brotherston's design is excellent. Worth reviving, but with a bit of tightening it could have been a whole lot better. - Gareth James | 21 Jan 10 |
| I absolutely loveed this show and was extremely impressed with all of the cast. Diana Vickers didn't disappoint and I was impressed with Lesley Sharp's ability to make me cringe at the way she treated her daughter. In reply to Holly, I think it depends on your views about swearing as there is a fair bit of it in the show but I would have thought that age 11 and over would be OK. - Lisa | 11 Jan 10 |
| what age would anyone rate this? as i have seen it with my husband and i know my daughter wants to see it so i might take her and see it again myself, if anyone could give me an age what is suitale that would be an help. thank - holly | 03 Jan 10 |
| Saw it last night and was blown away by Diana Vickers - both singing and acting. The rest of the cast were good, but Vickers steals it. Shock horror: I saw an excellent Stewart and McKellern 'Waiting for Godot' earlier in the year but, if you can stand the sacrilege, I enjoyed LV even more. - Dave Straker | 22 Dec 09 |
| Terry Johnson's production is overlong, surprisingly dull and repetitive in parts and consequently misses nearly all the intended emotional peaks. I seem to be in a minority, but I was not impressed by Lesley Sharp's over-the-top performance. Of course Mari is meant to be a monster but Sharp made her so repellent that I couldn't wait for her to leave the stage and there was not a shred of sympathy or pity at her fate. In contrast Mark Warren managed to find a sliver of humanity in the equally odious Ray Say. The play is so obviously rooted in the 70s that the occasional modern references (Kylie?)sound ridiculous. BUT - the show is unexpectedly rescued by Diana Vickers. Her impersonations are not as spot-on as Jane Horrocks' and her acting ability is not stretched too far, but she has a touching vulnerability and there is a much needed charge of excitement when she sings (helped by some serious amplification). Where she goes after this is open to doubt but it is remarkable that an otherwise ordinary play can be rescued by an 18 year old with almost no experience. - David Baxter | 17 Dec 09 |
| Loved the film but this play was almost bad you can see better performances of Dame Shirley and Judy at your local gay bar!! - Dave | 16 Dec 09 |
| One of the best shows I have ever seen. Diana Vicker's voice is breathtaking and I was very moved by the performance. Lesley Sharp is superb and Rachel Lumburg was extremely funny. A must see - Sonya L | 11 Nov 09 |
| Loved the show the star was Lesley Sharp fantastic. Diane Vickers as LV was ok strong voice but last song was disappointing dont like how she cuts off notes very annoying . Love the set and rest of cast. jill - jill | 08 Nov 09 |
| Saw it last night. Some of the saddest characters I've seen on stage in a long time. All were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed it. - Sue Evans | 05 Nov 09 |
| brilliant show,we have found a big star in diana vickers.the vocals were amazing.the whole theatre was mesmerised by her little show.. - michael s | 25 Oct 09 |
| Absolutely loved this show. Funny, warming and emotional. Diana Vickers showed her true talent as a vocalist. Marc Warren is excellent talent. My only critism was Lesley Sharp's accent kept wandering. - Kelly | 23 Oct 09 |
| I really enjoyed this! the set was very well done and it was good to be able to see both floors of the house. I was impressed by Diane Vickers (i have never watched X-factor so not tainted by this). And Lesley Sharp threw everything into her performace and was as frustrating and annoying as her character should have been. - caroline | 22 Oct 09 |
