Take That singer Mark Owen has been revealed as the writer of the final song in the West End show The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice. The song is sung by former X Factor contestant, Diana Vickers.

Playwright Jim Cartwright: “It had always been my intention to write an original song for the end of my play, when Little Voice finally sings in her own voice,” he said.

“However, when we first premiered it at the National Theatre in 1992 we ran out of time and a Judy Garland song was used.

“When I first heard ‘Sunlight’ with Diana Vickers singing it, tears came to my eyes. I was just thrilled. It was exactly what I wanted.

“Thank you to Mark, Jamie and Ben for helping me to realise my dream for the ending of the play. It has taken 17 years but with a song as perfect as this, it was worth the wait.”

Owen added: “Jim Cartwright is one of the country’s leading playwrights and to be asked to be involved in the writing of the final song for Little Voice was a real honour.

“I’m a huge fan and am thrilled that he feels the song fits the moment and does his play justice. I’m really looking forward to watching it.”

I really want to hear Sunlight!

It looks like we might either have to go to London to see the show, or wait to hear it somewhere after the show is over when they may allow it to be put on 'U' tube or somewhere.

Don't know how else we can hear it.

I don't know where we can here that, but on the play website there are a couple of videos that seem to have a bit of Diana singing in the background. Please check them out and tell me if this is her. If it is - then she is amazing.

Web page here: http://www.littlevoicewestend.com/video/

Click on the links for GET READY and also PHOTOSHOOT.

You'll hear what I think is Diana. Please tell me if I'm right.

PS - all the videos are quite interesting.

Hi cryingshame.

I had heard all the tracks on that link before, and because Diana is taking off Shirley Bassey, Dusty Springfield, Judy Garland & Marilyn Monroe it may be hard to tell who is singing what, Diana has a very powerful voice and because we have only heard her sing a few songs in her own voice we can't imagine her taking off some of the famous singers.

But because we know she does it makes it even more interesting.

Whe you see that clip of 'Rehearsals Week 3' you realise that this is a massive part she is playing.

I just don't know how we are going to hear her without going to the show.

A report from one of her many fans from the Diana Vickers Music site.
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i went to see it on the 14th of october!! and it was absolutely BRILLIANT! i loved every second of it, the whole cast are amazing but Diana blew me away. she was utterly fantastic!! Diana played the part brilliantly i was absolutely amazed. i knew i would be in for surprise but this was outstanding its been the best show ive ever seen! the whole show was fantastic but to top it off i got Diana to sign my programme and i got a photo with DIANA!!! i was absolutely ecstatic! i couldnt believe it! I WAS MELTING!!!!! the best night of my life EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
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(You can't get better than that can you)

Glad she's still getting good reviews!


Anyone heard pixie lott's nothing compares?
I think diana would be amazing singing it

hey everyone i've never really posted here but i absolutely loved diana last year .. anyway i went to see little voice today and it was AMAZING! seriously, diana was just wow i didn't realise how powerful her voice was, in the interval my mum was like "i'm sure she's miming" it was just so good, i love diana all over again. and 'sunlight' is a beautiful song, i was crying.

Hi HanAndRo.

Thanks for that report, we get so little feed back here really, glad you enjoyed it, there's so many that want to try and get to see her.

Every post on how she is doing is very well appreciated.

Hi Hicky, she was my favourite last year and I think she'll be great in Little Voice.

Hi Hrh.

Hope you are keeping well these day?

I'v always liked her since she was in X-F, this must be a dream for her, it has meant putting her track on the back burner for a bit, but being 'Little Voice' is too big a break to turn down.

Just wish It was easier to get to see the show.
But i'm determined to find a way, I can't miss this.

Aw thanks for the feed back amd glad you enjoyed it

I also went yesterday and loved it Was well worth the trip from Liverpool.

She's been my favourite singer since last years X Factor, and while I still prefer 'her' voice to the impersonations. I had no idea she could sing like that. She was just incredible.. I want to go again!!

you guys are making me want to go see it more and more im glad she's doing really well in LV and glad you enjoyed it thanks for sharing

Thanks Heather, it just makes me want to see her more.

Did you get the direct train straight through from Liverpool Central Station? and just stay overnight in London.

Grrrrrr . . . reading these posts make me want to go and see Little Voice. NOW!!

No official reviews of the show yet. Someone posted this on the Time Out site, but that's all I could find:

Saw this on Saturday and thought it was amazing, loved every minute of it.

http://www.timeout.com/london/theatr...f-little-voice

You won't have seen any official reviews as it doesn't really open untill tomorrow the 20th.

The press and all that go tonight as far as I know.

So should be seeing reports in the paper very soon, hope they are good.

Yeah we got the train down at 7:50 in the morning and did a bit of sight seeing, went to the matinee and were on the 8:10 train home hehe there and back in a day! they do these day tickets from Liverpool for £30 and you have all your tube tickets paid for and everything!!

Thanks for that, wow, that's a good price for the train isn't it.
I'll see if I get get that sorted.

Im still waiting to see the song list on her album to look out for Poxxette and When the Time Comes

I doubt if you'll see that this year with the Album being released in 2010.

Yeah.. quite a cheap day out in the end because we used that link Diana posted on her twitter to get the cheaper tickets to! Im thinking of going back again in January if she's still doing it

Some pics of Diana performing in 'Little Voice'.

Great Pics.

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/2XG98.../Diana+Vickers

It closes 30th Jan, but don't know what the ticket situation will be by then, you may have to book now.

Thanks for the link, super pictures of her.

She must be knackered, this must be so hard for her, hope her health holds up.
And 2 shows on a Wednesday and Saturday, that's hard.