The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Mon 16 May to Sat 21 May 2022

PLAYHOUSE

£10 - £35

One of Britain’s greatest modern plays, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice, is embarking on a UK Tour this year. The Olivier Award-Winning comedy-drama from Jim Cartwright has earned international acclaim across the globe, including a Golden Globe winning smash-hit film starring Jane Horrocks and Michael Caine.

Meet Little Voice and Mari Hoff. A mother and daughter central to the heart of this Northern fairy-tale, but as far apart in character as can be. Little Voice leads a quiet and unassuming life, seeking companionship and joy from music’s most iconic singers, whilst Mari prefers the sound of her own voice, indulging in a life of booze, cheap thrills and seedy men. Left to her own devices, LV starts to embody the famous divas she plays on repeat, swapping the grey backstreets of Northern England for the bright lights of Hollywood and Broadway, all from the safety of her own bedroom. When Mari starts dating small-time club owner Ray Say, LV’sastonishing impersonations of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland to name a few, are thrust into the spotlight. Transformed and sensational, LV might just be Ray’s one and only chance to hit the big time, but what will the consequences be for mother and daughter?

Starring TV favourite Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies, Loose Women), British soap royalty Ian Kelsey (Emmerdale, Casualty) and ‘the girl of a thousand voices’ and two-time Drama Desk Award Nominee Christina Bianco, as Little Voice.

Cartwright’s timeless and iconic tale explores the highs and the lows of small-town dreams, family rivalry and finding your voice in a noisy world.

With humour, heart and countless powerhouse ballads all performed live on stage, featuring music from Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, Billie Holiday and many more, this life-affirming production will rouse even the weariest of souls.

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Cast

Christina Bianco - Little Voice

Christina Bianco

Little Voice

Shobna Gulati - Mari

Shobna Gulati

Mari

Ian Kelsey - Ray Say

Ian Kelsey

Ray Say

Akshay Gulati - Billy

Akshay Gulati

Billy

Fiona Mulvaney - Sadie / Understudy Mari

Fiona Mulvaney

Sadie / Understudy Mari

William Ilkley - Mr Boo / Understudy Ray Say & Phone Man

William Ilkley

Mr Boo / Understudy Ray Say & Phone Man

Anna Hale - Understudy Little Voice / Understudy Sadie

Anna Hale

Understudy Little Voice / Understudy Sadie

James Robert Moore - Phone Man / Understudy Mr Boo / Billy

James Robert Moore

Phone Man / Understudy Mr Boo / Billy

Company

Cast includes Christina Bianco, Shobna Gulati, Ian Kelsey

By Jim Cartwright

Directed by Bronagh Logan

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