The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
by Jim Cartwright
September 9th - 18th 2010
The Forum Studio Theatre
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Synopsis:
Little Voice's only comfort in life is the LP collection she was left by her late father. In the privacy of her bedroom she learns to sing like the stars he revered - such as Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, and Shirley Bassey . One night her brassy mother, Mari, brings home her latest boyfriend, a dodgy local music talent scout called Ray Say. He hears Little Voice impersonating various famous singers and realizes that there is gold in her voice. Soon she has undergone the transformation from Ugly Duckling and is being introduced as a glittering star on the stage in Mr Boos local Northern working men's club. But the whirlwind rush for success breaks Little Voice's soul and voice, dashing Ray's hopes for gold and glory, and her mother's hopes for a long term future with Ray. Only Billy, the shy young telephone engineer, can save Little Voice and give her the courage to speak and sing in her own voice. This is a funny, sentimental and savage play that combines comedy, and pathos in equal measure.
Cast:
Little Voice - Kirsty Challinor
Mari Hoff - Pippa Redmayne
Ray Say - Richard Taylor
Sadie - Pat Pearce
Mr Boo - Mike Heathcote
Billy - Phillip Laing
Phone Man - Dave Pearce
Director - Gail Young
Stage Manager - Andrew Roberts
ASM -
Sound - Paul White
Lighting - Ian Jones
Set Design - Richard Taylor/Gail Young/Dave Kennedy/Sarah Bell
Set Construction - Richard Taylor
Props - TBC
Production Co-ordinator - Sarah Greene
Production Team:
Director - Gail Young
Producer/DSM - Andrew Roberts
Lighting - Ian Jones
Sound - Paul White
Set - Richard Taylor
Props - Sarah Green and Lizzie O'Sullivan
Times & Tickets:
Thursday 9th September 7.30pm All tickets £5
Friday 10th September 7.30pm £10 / £8
Saturday 11th September 7.30pm £10 / £8
Monday 13th September 7.30pm £10 / £8 Under 30's £4
Tuesday 14th September 7.30pm £10 / £8 Under 30's £4
Wednesday 15th September 7.30pm £10 / £8
Thursday 16th September 7.30pm £10 / £8
Friday 17th September 7.30pm All tickets £10
Saturday 18th September 2.30pm All tickets £6
Saturday 18th September 7.30pm All tickets £10
Booking:
Tel 01244 341296
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