Where: The Barn Theatre, 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester GL7 1BN

When: Saturday, July 7, to Saturday, August 4

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice concludes a hugely successful first season for the 200-seat Barn Theatre in Cirencester.

Following on from the tremendous critical success of the theatre's productions of The Secret Garden and Simon Stephens' play, One Minute, the production runs from July 7 to August 4.

Olivier award-winner for Best Comedy The Rise and Fall of Little Voice tells the heartwarming story of a reclusive Northern girl-next-door whose remarkable ability to impersonate the great singers of old brings her into the spotlight.

Pushed by a foul-mouthed, hard-drinking mother and her equally unappealing talent agent boyfriend, timid 'Little Voice' will need to conquer more than just stage-fright if she is to find her own voice in the world.

The cast includes newcomer and Italia Conti graduate Sarah Louise Hughes in the title role of Little Voice.

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 Guardian called it "a northern showbiz fairytale, a backstreet Cinderella story, with a built-in kick".

Its film adaptation, Little Voice (1998) starring Jane Horrocks in the title role was also a huge hit receiving an Oscar nomination alongside numerous other awards for its screenplay and cast.

Directed by award-wiinner Michael Strassen and featuring a full professional cast, Little Voice has something for everyone.

Tickets are £14-£30 from the box office at barntheatre.org.uk  or 01285 648255.