The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice
A new production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is set to bring Jim Cartwright’s acclaimed play back to the stage. Francesca Mills, known for her work in Silent Witness, will take on the title role in the new production, directed by National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie.
Tour Dates
- Theatre Royal3 February 2027 - 6 February 2027Book Tickets
- Lyceum Theatre9 February 2027 - 13 February 2027Book Tickets
- Belgrade Theatre16 February 2027 - 20 February 2027Book Tickets
- The Lowry23 February 2027 - 27 February 2027Book Tickets
- The Marlowe2 March 2027 - 6 March 2027Book Tickets
- Wolverhampton Grand Theatre9 March 2027 - 13 March 2027Book Tickets
- Theatre Royal Plymouth16 March 2027 - 20 March 2027Book Tickets
First premiered in 1992, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice quickly established itself as one of Jim Cartwright's most popular and enduring plays. Set in a working-class northern town, it combines comedy, music and drama to tell the story of a gifted but painfully shy young woman known only as Little Voice. Living under the shadow of her domineering mother Mari, she retreats into a private world of records and memories, finding confidence through the voices of the great singers she admires.
The piece gained an even wider audience through the acclaimed 1998 film adaptation, which featured memorable performances from Jane Horrocks, Brenda Blethyn and Michael Caine.
This new production stars Francesca Mills in the title role and is directed by Robert Hastie. Also on the cast are Paul Chuckle as Mr Boo and Jill Halfpenny as Mari.