The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Little Voice title treatment on purple and pink background with three celebrity cast members and vinyl records.
Show Information
Showing on:
Sat 25 June 2022
Duration:
Approx. 2hrs 30mins, incl. interval
Price:
Genre:
Array
Venue:
Mercury Theatre
Age Guidance:
12+

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. Left to her own devices, Little Voice starts to embody the famous divas she plays on repeat, from Judy Garland to Shirley Bassey and becomes an overnight sensation.

With humour, heart and countless powerhouse ballads all performed live on stage, 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.

Starring TV favourite Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies, Loose Women), British soap royalty Ian Kelsey (Emmerdale, Casualty) and two-time Drama Desk award-nominee Christina Bianco, as Little Voice.

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.

Schools

We welcome bookings from school and college groups for this show. Our schools rate is £11.50 per ticket, and for every 10 you purchase, you get one free for teachers/assistants. Should you wish to book, please call our friendly ticket sales team on 01206 573948.

Cartwright’s timeless & uplifting tale

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