The Little Big Things review – a remarkable tale of resilience
A new musical built around the true story of a promising young rugby player paralysed in a teenage accident is movingly full of the joy of being alive
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A new musical built around the true story of a promising young rugby player paralysed in a teenage accident is movingly full of the joy of being alive
Based on the memoir of the same name, The Little Big Things recounts the story of Henry Fraser's life-changing accident on holiday in Portugal, and how he subsequently came to embrace the person he became. The book has been adapted for the stage by Joe White, with music by Nick Butcher and lyrics by Butcher and Tom Ling; Luke Sheppard directs, and the creative team also worked closely with the Fraser family to aid in its development.
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This adaptation of a memoir by a 17-year-old aspiring rugby pro paralysed by a holiday accident has catchy songs, strong performances and schmaltz
The new musical is based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser