The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Tickets London – National Theatre

Jim Cartwright’s modern classic The Rise and Fall of Little Voice returns to the National Theatre for the first time since its acclaimed 1992 premiere.

Directed by National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), this new production stars Francesca Mills (Hamlet, The Witcher: Blood Origin) as the shy young woman whose extraordinary singing voice transforms her life.

A Voice That Must Be Heard

Hidden away in a small Northern town, Little Voice escapes into her late father’s record collection, perfectly recreating the voices of legendary singers including Judy Garland, Billie Holiday and Shirley Bassey.

Funny, heartbreaking and deeply moving, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice remains one of Britain’s most beloved contemporary plays.

Book The Rise and Fall of Little Voice tickets now for performances at the Dorfman Theatre from 2 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

What is The Rise and Fall of Little Voice about?

Little Voice lives quietly with her mother Mari, retreating into music and the comfort of her late father’s record collection.

While Mari chases excitement with flashy talent scout Ray Say, LV secretly perfects uncanny impressions of the world’s greatest singers.

But when her remarkable talent is suddenly thrust into the spotlight, Little Voice must decide whether she can finally step out from the shadows and find her own voice

Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Francesca Mills in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Francesca Mills in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Who is in the cast of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice?

  • Little Voice: Francesca Mills
  • Mari Hoff: Jill Halfpenny
  • Mr Boo: Paul Chuckle
  • Sadie: Beverly Rudd
  • Ray Say: Daniel Ryan
  • Billy: Adonis Siddique
  • Telephone Man, and understudying Ray Say/Mr Boo: Noel White 

The company is completed by Alice Croft (ensemble and understudy Little Voice), Kofi Dennis (ensemble and understudy Billy/Telephone Man) and Nicky Swift (ensemble and understudy Mari Hoff/Sadie).   

Who are the creative team of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice?

  • Director: Robert Hastie
  • Set and costume design: Janet Bird
  • Lighting design: Paul Pyant
  • Sound design: Mike Walker
  • Composer and music director: David Shrubsole
  • Voice coach: Shereen Ibrahim
  • Casting: Alastair Coomer CDG

Venue Information

National Theatre - Dorfman Theatre , Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is playing at the National Theatre - Dorfman Theatre in London
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Yes, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday

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