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TWO Opens At Riverside Theatres On 5th March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2019


Stage and screen legends, Brian Meegan and Kate Raison, skilfully play 14 characters in Jim Cartwright's timeless comedy, Two, at Riverside Theatres from 5th to 7th March.

BWW REVIEW: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE Is A Hilarious And Heart-warming Tale Of The Power Of Letting It All Out and Letting Go
by Jade Kops - Feb 6, 2019


Jim Cartwright's tale of the small town girl with voices of the greats within her comes to life in Shaun Rennie's sublime production of THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.

THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE Returns To Sydney
by Alan Henry - Jan 25, 2019


Jim Cartwright's multi-award winning The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is coming back to Sydney and the cast and crew recently threw open the doors to the rehearsal room for an exclusive look at the brand new production ahead of its premiere on 5 February.

Jane Horrocks to Give Advice To Drama Students at the University of Salford
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2018


British screen legend Jane Horrocks will give advice to students as part of a partnership between the University of Salford and playwright Jim Cartwright.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2018


Mother and daughter duo Rafaella Hutchinson and Sally George are to be the first ever family pairing to star as the reclusive Little Voice and meddling mother Mari in Jim Cartwright's The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. The new production coming to Park Theatre, directed by Tom Latter and Associate directed by Anita Dobson, will also feature Linford Johnson, Kevin McMonagle, Jamie-Rose Monk and Shaun Prendergast in the much-beloved story of an undiscovered and introverted virtuoso thrust into the spotlight.

THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE To Open At The Barn Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2018


Concluding its inaugural season and following the huge critical success of its first two productions, The Barn Theatre is delighted to announce its production of the Olivier Award-winning play: The Rise and Fall of Little Voiceby Jim Cartwright. The production, which will be directed by Michael Strassen, runs from 7th July to 4th August. First produced in 1992, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice was voted third best play of the decade and has been named as one of the top 50 best plays in the history of theatre. The play was nominated for six Oliviers, winning three of them as well as the prestigious Evening Standard Award. Its film adaptation, Little Voice (1998) starring Jane Horrocks in the title role was also a huge hitreceiving an Oscar nomination alongside numerous other awards for its screenplay and cast.

BWW Review: TWO at Bakehouse Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Jul 6, 2018


This is a sleek and infinitely varied production

Mother And Daughter Duo Cast In THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE At Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2018


Mother and daughter duo Rafaella Hutchinson and Sally George are to be the first ever family pairing to star as the reclusive Little Voice and meddling mother Mari in Jim Cartwright's The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. The new production coming to Park Theatre, directed by Tom Latter and Associate directed by Anita Dobson, will also feature Linford Johnson, Kevin McMonagle, Jamie-Rose Monk and Shaun Prendergast in the much-beloved story of an undiscovered and introverted virtuoso thrust into the spotlight.

THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE To Open At The Barn Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jun 5, 2018


Concluding its inaugural season and following the huge critical success of its first two productions, The Barn Theatre is delighted to announce its production of the Olivier Award-winning play: The Rise and Fall of Little Voiceby Jim Cartwright. The production, which will be directed by Michael Strassen, runs from 7th July to 4th August. First produced in 1992, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice was voted third best play of the decade and has been named as one of the top 50 best plays in the history of theatre. The play was nominated for six Oliviers, winning three of them as well as the prestigious Evening Standard Award. Its film adaptation, Little Voice (1998) starring Jane Horrocks in the title role was also a huge hitreceiving an Oscar nomination alongside numerous other awards for its screenplay and cast.

Full Casting Announced For LADIES' DAY At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2018


Today, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced the full casting for the in-house production of Amanda Whittington's LADIES' DAY from Friday 13 - Saturday 28 July 2018.

Brown Paper Box Co. Announces 2018/2019 Season
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2018


Following their Jeff Recommended run of They're Playing Our Song and the Chicago Reader Recommended Speech & Debate, Brown Paper Box Co. is proud to announce its 2018/2019 season. With an exciting regional premiere fresh out of New York - cast by lottery each night live on stage, a Chicago storefront chamber musical premiere, a new cabaret at Mary's Attic in Andersonville, and a Spring 2019 Special Event to be announced soon, BPBCo.'s upcoming season has a little bit of something for everyone & everybody.

Alasdair Harvey To Direct Grand Theatre Production Of LADIES' DAY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2018


Today Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced that Alasdair Harvey will direct Amanda Whittington's LADIES' DAY from Friday 13 - Saturday 28 July 2018.

Alan Ayckbourn's A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN Heads To The Big Apple
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2018


Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre company is preparing to spend a month in New York this spring. The company is taking one of last summer season's hit shows, Alan Ayckbourn's A Brief History of Women, to the city to be part of the annual Brits Off Broadway festival organised by 59e59 Theaters. The show will be seen at the theatre - which is located at 59 East 59th Street - from 1 to 27 May.

Tring Park's Contemporary Theatre Festival To Show 6 Plays In 10 Days
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2018


Students at the UK's most prestigious performing arts school, once attended by actors Lily James (Disney's Cinderella, Downton Abbey, War and Peace) and Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi), will put on an ambitious six plays in 10 days in February and March this year - in a bid to explore contemporary theatre.

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Has A Bright New Future Ahead
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2018


Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre is heading into the new year after a 2017 which saw its most successful summer season in a decade, a sell-out autumn half-term show, and a Christmas show which saw audience figures increase by over 10% on the previous year.

Photo Flash: Anthony Hopkins Theatre presents THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2017


Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd, Tamara Harvey, today announces the full cast for a major revival of Jim Cartwright's The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. Opening in the Anthony Hopkins Theatre on Tuesday 10 October, with previews from Thursday 5 October, the company will be led by Theatr Clwyd Associate, Catrin Aaron, in the lead role of Little Voice. She will be joined by Victoria John (Sadie), Christian Patterson (Mr Boo/Phone Man), Nicola Reynolds (Mari Hoff), Simon Holland Roberts (Ray Say) and Joseph Tweedale (Billy). The production sees Co-Artistic Director of Out Of Joint Theatre, Kate Wasserberg, return to Theatr Clwyd to direct.

Catrin Aaron to Lead Major Revival of THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Theatr Clwyd; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2017


Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd, Tamara Harvey, today announced the full cast for a major revival of Jim Cartwright's The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.

BWW Review: ROAD, Royal Court
by Marianka Swain - Jul 31, 2017


Thirty years on from its birth at the Royal Court, Jim Cartwright's northern, working-class battle cry returns in a revival from John Tiffany which, though initially stodgy, has an accumulative and undeniable force.

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