BIG VOICE- the Story of an Accidental Alto

Moya Simpson is one of Canberra’s best loved singers, known for her singing of songs of political satire and world music, for her leadership of choirs, and for her voice workshops. She can holler, yodel and chant her way through high notes and low notes, in all sorts of styles and voices, with humour and tenderness, poignancy and power. And she inspires many people to follow her passion for the human voice through her work with choirs. 

But Moya only discovered that she could sing at the tender age of 35.  

Big Voice is Moya’s autobiographical show that blends storytelling, music and theatre to depict the people and events that have shaped the story of her voice discovery- a discovery of not just a singer’s voice, but also a political voice, and a woman’s voice.  

Big Voice also brings widely acclaimed Sydney-based jazz saxophonist Sandy Evans to perform with Moya. Sandy’s extraordinary skills and improvising talents bring another dimension to this highly original production.  

Big Voice is directed by Melbourne’s John Bolton, and takes you on a joyous and hazardous journey from London suburbs to East London slums, from multicultural Sydney to cabaret in Canberra. Moya’s story comes alive as she gives song and voice to the colourful characters she meets along the way and charts the lows that stop her singing to the highs she feels when she takes the plunge to find her voice all over again. 

Big Voice is Moya’s story, but is also a universal story that will touch anyone who has ever taken a risk, or wished they did. It is heart wrenching, funny, dramatic and, above all, honest. 

Big Voice is supported by artsACT.

Where:          Street 2, The Street Theatre, Childers St, Canberra City West.

When:           Preview Wed May 13, Thurs May 14-Sat May 16,

Tues May 19- Sat May 23 @ 8.30pm. Sun May 24 @ 5.30pm. 

Cost:              $35/$30 concession and groups 10+, Preview $22

Bookings:    02- 6247 1223