Vickers 'is our perfect Little Voice'

The producer of upcoming stage musical The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice has hailed Diana Vickers as perfect for its lead role.

The former X Factor contestant has been hired to play the title character in the Jim Cartwright-penned production, which will open at he Vaudeville Theatre on October 8.

Producer Nica Burns said: "With this wonderful play, you have to find your Little Voice first. To find someone of the right age - just 18 - who is as special as Diana Vickers is a gift.

"Having found our perfect Little Voice, I was delighted that the outstanding actress Lesley Sharp agreed to play her mother Mari and the charismatic actor Marc Warren, Ray Say."

She added: "When Marc and Lesley first walked on stage together, the chemistry between them was instant. This is a terrific play and a great night out."

Vickers has said that she was "so lucky" to get the part in "such an amazing play".