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.”