Little Voice - I saw little voice at Saffron Walden County High School It was performed by A level students.

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I saw little voice at Saffron Walden County High School It was performed by A level students.

Little Voice is based on the Olivier Award – Winning London play originally written for Jane Horrocks (Little Voice), A young girl who lives in her mother’s house and does not talk above a squeak. She can only express herself through famous vintage songs, singing exactly like Judy Garland, Marlin Monroe and Billy Holiday.

When her mother (Blethyn) joins up with a sleazy promoter, Mr Ray Say,they try to exploit her talent. Billy is a local telephone installer who falls for Little Voice.

One of the issues of LV concerns the morals of exploitation.  Others include the results of poor parenting, jealousy and modesty.

On the back stage  left was a small, untidy representation of a kitchen.. On a high shelf was a box of cereal. There is also a door which is constantly used for movement by all actors. Front stage left is a small music system, central to the plot. Centre stage is a well-used sofa which is in frequent use. Stage right is LV’s bed (upstairs) with a window just big enough for a man to climb through. This is also frequently used! Most importantly there is a record player with some classic vintage vinyl on the floor.

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Ray Say does not often use props but once throws the cereal around as a demonstration of character. Blethyn misinterprets Ray Say’s enthusiasm for LV’s extraordinary talent. She believes he is excited about herself. After Ray leaves the room to arrange a business meeting to promote LV, Blethyn  celebrates her own false success with her friend by playing her (celebration) tune. Hence the need for a music system. LV uses few props, only using her record player and discs, which she accompanies. She only sings in the dark but clearly demonstrates an astonishing talent. Billy uses the house phone ...

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