LITTLE VOICE (starring AbFab's Jane Horrocks)

[samhexum]

I watched an AbFab reunion special from earlier this year on YouTube yesterday, then watched a couple of videos of bloopers from the series, then looked up a couple of the actresses on Wikipedia.

I was reminded of a movie that I wanted to watch, but never got around to, called Little Voice, which was based on a play called The rise and fall of Little Voice, which was written specifically for Jane Horrocks (Bubble on AbFab).

It turns out she has an amazing ability to mimic female singers of the 20th century, from Marlena Dietrich to Billie Holliday to Shirley Bassey to Judy Garland, and even Marilyn Monroe, both singing and speaking.

The film was interesting enough that I watched it all the way through despite the fact that there were commercials. I could only find it on Pluto TV.

Brenda Blethyn, Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent, and 27-year-old Ewan McGregor were also in the cast.

Edited October 31, 2024 by samhexum
Because I was sitting there watching my no sugar Pillsbury devils food cake bake and it was only slightly more intriguing than watching paint dry, so I figured what the hell, let's edit this puppy!

[pubic_assistance]

34 minutes ago, samhexum said:

27-year-old Ewan McGregor

[samhexum]

54 minutes ago, pubic_assistance said:

He was absolutely adorable.

Edited October 31, 2024 by samhexum
to ensure maximum delight for the reader!

[samhexum]

 

 

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

LV is a great, great film.  

I wish I would have seen this as it's original 1992 incarnation on stage, called The Rise And Fall Of LIttle Voice.

Horrocks originated the role in that too.  

She'll always be Bubble to me, but she's also been an incredible West End performer for decades.

[samhexum]

8 hours ago, BenjaminNicholas said:

I wish I would have seen this as its original 1992 incarnation on stage, called The Rise And Fall Of LIttle Voice.

I did a search of the phrase "little voice" before I started this thread and somebody once posted that they had seen that production, along with approximately 700 million other productions they listed that they had seen.

 

[samhexum]

On 10/31/2024 at 2:42 PM, pubic_assistance said:

In 2000, Horrocks made the CD Further Adventures of Little Voice, again singing in the style of favorite divas. The recording includes duets with Ewan McGregor, Robbie Williams, and Dean Martin.

Edited November 6, 2024 by samhexum
because he's bored as hell

[pubic_assistance]

3 hours ago, samhexum said:

The recording includes duets with Ewan McGregor, Robbie Williamsand Dean Martin.

I was surprised by McGregor's vocal skills in Moulin Rouge. Always respected him as a talented ( and handsome) actor. Had no idea he could sing too !