THE STORY
One of Britain’s greatest modern plays, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice, has embarked on a UK Tour. 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’s astonishing 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.
2022 UK TOUR
WAKEFIELD
THEATRE ROYAL WAKEFIELD
Mon 23 – Sat 28 May 2022
SALFORD
THE LOWRY
Mon 6 – Sat 11 Jun 2022
BLACKPOOL
BLACKPOOL GRAND
Wed 15 – Sat 18 Jun 2022
COLCHESTER
MERCURY THEATRE
Tue 21 – Sat 25 Jun 2022
RICHMOND
RICHMOND THEATRE
Mon 27 Jun – Sat 2 Jul 2022
YORK
YORK THEATRE ROYAL
Mon 4 – Sat 9 Jul 2022
CHELTENHAM
EVERYMAN THEATRE
Mon 11 – Sat 16 July 2022
CAST
CHRISTINA BIANCO
LV
AKSHAY GULATI
Billy
ANNA HALE
Understudy Little Voice and Understudy Sadie
SHOBNA GULATI
Mari
FIONA MULVANEY
Sadie / Understudy Mari
JAMES ROBERT MOORE
Phone Man / Understudy Mr Boo / Billy and Resident Director
IAN KELSEY
Ray Say
WILLIAM ILKLEY
Mr Boo / Understudy Ray Say & Phone Man
CREATIVE TEAM
BRONAGH LAGAN
Director
ANDREW JOHNSON
Sound
EAMONN O’DWYER
Musical Director
JANE DEITCH
Casting
SARA PERKS
Designer