The Olivier Award-winning comedy, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, is a sparkling story of music, divas and romance written and directed by Jim Cartwright. Starring Beverley Callard (Coronation Street), Ray Quinn (Dirty Dancing, X Factor, Dancing On Ice winner), Joe McGann (Calendar Girls, The Upper Hand, The Hanging Gale), Duggie Brown (The Comedians) and introducing the sensational Jess Robinson as Little Voice. Read more …
In this heart-warming tale shy Little Voice spends most of her time hidden away with her late father’s record collection, perfecting her astonishing impersonations. Her extraordinary talent remains a secret until she is overheard by local talent scout Ray Say. Determined to hit the big time, Ray sets about creating the show of the century with Little Voice as his star. When the big night arrives, Ray is convinced that this is his last chance for fame and fortune. But has anyone asked Little Voice what she wants?
The performances throughout are superb and that’s what the standing ovation is for.
Much like Little Voice herself, this production has a brash, Broadway voice hidden within it. Right now, it is just a bit muted.
With a greater sense of place, and quicker pace, the audience might get more out of this than the prospect of winning a teabag in the interval.
It makes space for a fine, complex performance from Beverely Callard as Mari, and for some dazzlingly glamorous musical outbursts from Jess Robinson’s slightly comic-ironic Little Voice.
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is a relatively interesting, at times funny and touching play – but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. Jess Robinson’s voice however – did.
King's Theatre, Edinburgh from Monday October 15, 2012, until Saturday October 20, 2012. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/kings
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness from Monday October 22, 2012, until Saturday October 27, 2012. More info: www.eden-court.co.uk
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