Nikki Racklin

Musical based on the true story of Michael ‘Mini’ Cooper, the child arsonist who became the focus of Franc Roddam’s seminal 1975 Inside Story BBC documentary.

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CAST

Big Mini: GEORGE MAGUIRE

Little Mini: SACHA YARWOOD

Rob/Charlie: NEIL McDERMOTT

Kathleen: GILLIAN KIRKPATRICK

Franc: GAVIN JAMES

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CREATIVE TEAM

Book & Lyrics: NIKKI RACKLIN

Music & Lyrics: BEN GLASSTONE

Director: EMMA BERNARD

Musical Director: JAMIE ROSS

​Videographer: STEVEN ATTWELL

“The heart-breaking, life-affirming story of Michael ‘Mini’ Cooper – the subject of a brilliant documentary in 1975 – is given its most creative retelling yet, in the form of this moving musical.” LOUIS THEROUX