The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Synopsis

Quiet, private Little Voice sings as sweetly as the divas in her father's record collection - Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, Billie Holiday...Little Voice can do them all. When her mother's flash new man Ray Say hears her sing he can't believe his luck thinking that he has finally found the meal ticket he has been looking for..but will Little Voice give in to his schemes? A poignant and funny love story The Rise and Fall of Little Voice was a huge hit in the West End and on Broadway and as a movie achieved worldwide acclaim and a number of Oscar nominations.

Our Review:

20 November 2012

After what seemed to be to most awful journey to the theatre, as soon as i arrived in my seat I immediately had the feeling that it was all going be worth it and I was right.

Jim Cartwright's classic play is a fable which explores hidden talent and what happens when LV discovers that her little voice is far bigger than anyone imagined is a joy to watch. It is kept fresh by some spot-on performances and opportunities for audience participation including a game of bingo in the interval.   

National Treasures Beverley Callard and former X Factor runner up Ray Quinn are both on board and they both deliver. The ever so funny Callard who plays Little Voice’s mother - Mari Hoff has some fantastic one liners and she delivers them with aplomb. At times though she seems to rush the performance, rather than relish the great audience reaction.

Quinn plays the sweetest of characters as L.V's love interest and their chemistry will melt anyone's...

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