Of the brothers, Jordan Benjamin as Dom is the most fun, really coming into his own in the second half. There have been many things that have happened since my accident that I never thought about in life, never planned and really surprised me, in a great way. This musical is one of those moments.” Henry Fraser said in a statement. “I still can’t believe it’s actually happening and itmakes me incredibly excited and nervous.” I’ve just had the most exciting night in a theatre for years. The Little Big Things is an all British musical and it’s a total triumph" - Andrew Lloyd Webber Speaking about the show, Fraser told BBC News, “There have been many things that have happened since my accident that I never thought about in life, never planned and really surprised me, in a great way. This musical is one of those moments. The guys have been great to work with and the moment they played me a couple of songs I was sold.”

Less successful, lead doctor Malinda Parris as Dr Graham is lumbered with an outrageously political lyric which does not really hold up to much scrutiny. Still, Parris does her best – in every sense – within the context. Colin Richmond’s set design is largely empty, with atmospheric waves of colour (video design by Luke Halls and lighting by Howard Hudson). Characters bring on some scenery and it is very inventive, but set oddly against big West End stagecraft – platforms juggeringly raised, aerial work in which Henry swings mid-air in his wheelchair – that doesn’t quite unify with the makeshift minimalism. If, however, you have been there yourself or been closely involved with those experiencing it, it could well feel like something of a missed opportunity - even patronising, the show's writers missing some knowledge to infuse the construct. The performances are strong too, and Parris is a particular highlight along with Amy Trigg’s plain-speaking physiotherapist (“shit happens,” she sings). The bravery of Henry and the Fraser family in bearing their souls and allowing their story to be recreated on stage. And the cast and team behind this show do it justice. Every single detail is perfect. I don’t want to single out any actor, any effect, anything. Each detail combines to make this a masterpiece.

This true-story about Henry Fraser, a man who was paralysed from the shoulders down after an accident, will premier at Soho Place from 9 September until 25 November. Luke Sheppard directs with zest, Mark Smith doing his best to choreograph to all four sides of the auditorium alongside him. The speed of youth is captured by both, and we can forgive a little indulgence in the final sequence as it probably seemed a good idea at the time and is a “take home” image whether it truly serves the whole or not. Can Tom Peters Help Us Find Excellence In An America That Needs To Re-Set Its Thinking? Huffington Post, 1 April 2010 Equally memorable, Amy Trigg as physiotherapist Agnes overcomes the writers rather determined patronisation and stereotyping to produce much-needed comedy relief, even if eventually the joke is stretched somewhat thin.

For those who have been fortunate enough to remain untouched by sudden or even gradual onset of disability, this is going to be an uplifting and affirming production. Fraser has been involved in the development of The Little Big Things to ensure accuracy and innovation are brought to the stage. Soho Place continues to push boundaries and champion representation and access in many of its production, following an acclaimed first year of plays that included Marvellous, which featured a neurodivergent company of actors as Neil Baldwin; and Shakespeare’s As You Like It, which integrated British Sign Language and surtitles throughout the production. Gracie McGonigal as Henry’s potential first love Katie gives a wonderfully phased performance, part child, part strong woman and delivers one of the most moving moments with a lightness making it all the more impactful. The show brings to life the captivating and inspirational memoir of Henry Fraser, a Sunday Times best-selling author.Theatres use "dynamic pricing." Seat prices change according to demand for a particular performance. Prices below were compiled as booking originally opened. Current prices are advised at time of enquiry. Discover the 19 Es of Excellence, Ian Paul Marshall, personal development coach and blogger, 18 April 2010 Can Mum and Dad rally his three brothers; as the family start a journey to overcome the unimaginable? The cast also includes Jordan Benjamin (Dom), Rebecca Bowden (Surgeon), Jamie Chatterton (Tom), Tom Oliver (Marco), Malinda Parris (Dr Graham), Cleve September (Will) and Amy Trigg (Agnes) with Stephen John Davis, Elena Pitsiaeli, George Salmon, Amy West and Joseph Wolff. How an audience member reacts to this show, the monkey feels, will depend largely on their personal experiences of the subject matter.

But heading home from The Little Big Things, I was quiet. I just could not find the words to describe what I had just seen. I’ll repeat here what I said, using the very limited number of characters available on a certain social media outlet: The Little Big Things by Tom Peters—Audiobook of the week, Internet Business Productivity Blog, 10 November 2010 If Ed Larkin as central character Henry does not quite find the rhythm of his opening and closing speeches, he makes up for it for the most part in his interactions with his earlier self (eager Jonny Amies) and his brothers.Usually after we come out of a show and on the train heading home, I’ll chat about the staging, lighting, highlights of the performance, that kind of thing. You would have to have a heart of stone not to find Henry's story deeply moving. Bring tissues" - Daily Mail Outstanding lighting and video design from Howard Hudson and Luke Halls respectively adds a considerable amount throughout. Painting with light, animation and illumination melding in constantly dazzling and important ways to augment the story must be award-winning at some point. There is turning negative into positive, which is the thrust of this story, but there is also fundamental truth – and this show’s weakness is never quite reaching (or being unwilling to even try to reach) the roots, the heart, the centre of the concept it sets out to explore. Luke Sheppard ( & Juliet and My Son’s a Queer) directs the production, with Michael Harrison and Nica Burns producing.