Hull Truck Theatre thrilled to the very human and funny Jim Cartwright play 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice', deftly directed by Hannah Chissick to delight Tuesdays audience and promises to be another Hull Truck Hit.Helen Sheals as Marie Hoff, powerful personality oozes with sluttishness overpowering dominating and silencing her shy timid daughter 'little voice' played by Lauren Hood. Lauren exiles her self in her room absorbed by her music and records, and sings gloriously to her self- that is until her voice is heard.
Enter her Mum's man Ray Say played drunkenly lecherous and swaggeringly opportunistic by Neil McCaul to complicate Lauren's life and Billy the young telecommunication engineer played by Philip Hill-Pearson, earnest and honest, smitten on sight by 'Little Voice' and inspired to action. Mum's best friend and confidante Sadie played open honest and very funny by Lisa Riley supports mum through her drunken traumas with hilarious effect and Jack Chissick sparkles as the Ritz owner and compeer who is unwittingly drawn into the plot.
Lighting by Douglas Kuhrt along with set design by Susannah Henry of lounge and bedroom and Ritz Stage worked seamlessly together and added to the story.
Lauren Hood sang beautifully and the music was glorious.The audience sat absorbed and involved laughing and cheering as this brash, gritty, funny story unfolded with a warm touching human truth, that left me feeling good and satisfied. Not a play to miss!!.
Andrew Sugden
YorkshireGigGuide
Hull Truck Theatre
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Tel: 01482 323638
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Hull Truck Theatre
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I saw the 'The rise and fall of Liitle Voice' last night , as a birthday treat, Lauren Hood gave a splendid performance as shy and troubled young woman, combined with the amazing voice, the Lisa Riley Head roll on the settee will and her facial expressions were just great acting.Helen Sheals excellent as the mother with the changes in her character, in fact the whole cast did great job thank you for a lovely evening.
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