Vaudeville Theatre
The Strand, London, WC2R 0NH
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This wonderfully funny, incredibly moving play tells the story of a shy, reclusive girl named Little Voice, who lives with her mother Mari - larger than life and definitely out of control.
 
Desperately missing her dead father, Little Voice spends her time locked in her bedroom listening to his old record collection and perfecting astonishing impersonations of famous divas, including Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland and Dusty Springfield.
 
When Mari starts dating small-time club agent Ray Say, she thinks he's her last chance for a better life. When Ray hears Little Voice sing, he thinks she's a star and his long-awaited ticket to the big time. But what about Little Voice? Well she just wants a normal life. And to be loved...
Not everyone is going to get what they want.
 
Starring award winning actress Lesley Sharp (TV's Clocking Off and Bob and Rose), charismatic Marc Warren (BBC's Hustle and Life on Mars) and introducing X-Factor finalist Diana Vickers as Little Voice in her West End debut.  The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is written by multi-award winning playwright Jim Cartwright, and is directed by Terry Johnson (La Cage aux Folles, Rain Man, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest).It won both the Evening Standard and Olivier Awards for Best Comedy in 1992, so don't miss this sparkling and hugely entertaining new production at the Vaudeville Theatre from 8 October.

Little Voice (LV) - Diana Vickers

Her talent came to light when she entered the "X Factor" in 2008 and her journey saw her survive nine weeks of live shows. Diana is taking a short break from recording her debut album to take the role in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.

Mari Hoff (LV's Mother) - Lesley Sharp

Lesley is one of Britain's best loved and respected actresses with an extensive career in theatre, television and film. She has won numerous best actress awards as well as being nominated for two Baftas, two Oliviers and the Evening Standard Best Actress Award.

TV: Cranford, After Life, Playing the Field, Rose in "Bob and Rose", Trudy in "Clocking Off" and three series of "".

FILM: Vera Drake, Naked, Inkheart, The Full Monty, Rita, Sue and Bob Too".

STAGE: Onstage, she has had a number of leading roles at the National Theatre and Royal Court, most recently at the National Theatre in "Harper Regan" (Evening Standard Awards Best Actress nomination). Mari is her West End debut.

Ray Say (Club Agent) - Marc Warren

Marc has enjoyed a distinguished 20-year career in television, best known as Danny Blue in four series of the BBC1 drama, "Hustle",

TV: Hustle, Mutual Friends, Messiah, Dr Who, Life on Mars, Ballet Shoes, Terry Pratchett's He won the Royal Television Society Best Actor Award in 2000. He has made a number of films most recently

FILM: Wanted with Angelina Jolie and earlier this year appeared on

STAGE: Katurian in Martin McDonagh's "The Pillowman".

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Venue Information

Directions:

The Vaudeville Theatre is on the northside of the Strand a few minutes walk from Charing Cross. It is near the Savoy Hotel which is on the opposite side of the road.

Parking:

The nearest National Car Park is in Bedfordbury which is in Covent Garden. Street Parking is very Limited. Strongly advise public transport.

Public Transportation:

Nearest tube: Charing Cross. Nearest rail: Charing Cross.

For the latest London travel information visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner

Or text TFL to 60835

Box Office Numbers:

Ticketmaster (+44) (020) 7316 4709.

Box Office Hours:

The theatre box office is open 10.00-20.00 hrs Monday to Saturday.

Types of Payment Accepted:

All major credit cards accepted on the 24hr credit card booking line.

Box Office Collection Accepted:

Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up on the day, during the hour before the performance starts. Please take the credit card used to make the booking and the Ticketmaster booking reference number as proof of purchase.

Accessible Seating:

For special needs seating please call 020 7494 5470.

General Rules:

No video cameras or recording devices allowed.

Children Rules:

No babes in arms. Young children are admitted but not encouraged unless the parent is confident that the child is old enough to be attentive to the performance and not a distraction for other members of the audience. Everyone must have a valid ticket and occupy a seat. Accompanying adults will be asked to remove any noisy infants.

Miscellaneous:

The venue is on three levels the orchestra stalls, dress circle and the upper circle. Capacity 700 approx.