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After an extensive performing career in the West End, Nick is becoming one of the most exciting young contemporary theatre composers in the UK.Nick is currently under commission by two major UK producers to adapt a book and subsequent film for the stage as well as development projects in Television. In 2019, Nick sold out his first solo London show, Live at Zedel’s and was a cohort of the Jonny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals in 2020. He will be part of the JMF Songwriters project later this month.

Previously, Nick was a finalist in the Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Competition two years running at the Garrick Theatre and Savoy Theatre; gained support from The Cameron Mackintosh Foundation and Arts Council England and shadowed composer George Stiles on numerous projects. Nick has worked as an actor on new musicals in the West End including Lend Me A Tenor, Half a Sixpence and School of Rock as well as major productions at Chichester Festival Theatre, Sheffield Crucible, Opera North, Barbican Theatre with directors including Olivier Award winning Timothy Sheader, Laurence Connor, Daniel Evans, Rachel Kavanaugh and Jo Davies. Nick has worked on four new major productions with Sir Cameron Mackintosh.

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West End Transfer, 2016
Head Waiter

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[West End, 2023]
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National Theatre at Home Will Live Stream THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Next Month


National Theatre at Home has announced it will host its first live streamed premiere of the new musical The Little Big Things, a production from Michael Harrison, at 7pm BST on 9 May 2024.

BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions


The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.

SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!


The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Soundtrack Goes to #1 in iTunes Charts


The official cast album from the critically acclaimed new British musical, based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, has gone straight to the top of the soundtrack charts.

Soundtrack Review: THE LITTLE BIG THINGS (ORIGINAL WEST END CAST RECORDING)


The way composer and lyricist Nick Butcher and lyricist Tom Ling have approached setting Henry’s story within the musical theatre realm makes for an incredibly exciting journey as a listener...

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS West End Cast Recording Will Be Released Next Month


Following The Little Big Things performance of The World Is Waiting on The Royal Variety Performance on Sunday night, the critically acclaimed new British musical, based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, will released a West End cast album on Friday 5 January 2024.

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, THE LION KING, FROZEN and More Will Star in The Royal Variety Performance


The cast of the critically acclaimed new British musical will perform a number from the hit show at The Royal Albert Hall on 30 November as part of the Royal Variety Performance.

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Will Release Exclusive Cast Recording


The critically acclaimed new British musical The Little Big Things - based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser - is to release an official West End cast recording.

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Extends @sohoplace Until March 2024; Watch HIghlights!


An extension has been announced for the critically acclaimed new British musical The Little Big Things, based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser. Find out how to get tickets to the new dates here!

Review Roundup: THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Opens @sohoplace! What Did the Critics Think?


Based on the Sunday Times best-selling autobiography by Henry Fraser, The Little Big Things is a new British musical that has now opened in London's @sohoplace theatre.

Review: THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, @sohoplace


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.

London Theatre Week Extension: Tickets from £25 for THE LITTLE BIG THINGS


London Theatre Week Extension: Tickets from £25 for The Little Big Things. An extraordinary true story about an ordinary young man. 

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Leads our Top Ten London Shows for September


The nights are getting shorter, the swimming trunks are being packed away and you probably have bought some new pens and pencils. September is here and promises some amazing theatre to come. Check out our top ten recommendations for theatre in London this month.

Interview: “We Want This Show to Be a Beacon for Change': Tom Ling, Nick Butcher & Joe White Talk Representation, Collaboration and Joy in THE LITTLE BIG THINGS


Based on Henry Fraser's memoir: 'The Little Big Things', Nick Butcher, Tom Ling and Joe White hope their new musical will be a beacon change in terms of authentic representation of disability, the stories told on the West End and celebrate the love of their cast and creative team.

London Theatre Week: See THE LITTLE BIG THINGS @sohoplace for just £25!


London Theatre Week: See The Little Big Things for just £25! An extraordinary true story about an ordinary young man. 

Full Cast Revealed For THE LITTLE BIG THINGS @sohoplace; Plus Listen to a New Track!


The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of the new British musical The Little Big Things, based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser. Also released today is an exclusive new track, Guide You.

Linzi Hateley and Alasdair Harvey Join The Cast Of THE LITTLE BIG THINGS @sohoplace


Linzi Hateley and Alasdair Harvey will play Henry's parents, Fran Fraser and Andrew Fraser, in the world premiere of the new British musical The Little Big Things, based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser.

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Will Have World Premiere @sohoplace, Listen to the First Song Here!


The world premiere of the new British musical The Little Big Things, based on the best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, opens @sohoplace on 2 September, with press night on 14 September, and runs until 25 November 2023.

Now on Sale: New Musical THE BIG LITTLE THINGS @sohoplace


Now on Sale: New Musical THE BIG LITTLE THINGS @sohoplace; An extraordinary true story about an ordinary young man.

VIDEO: Nick Butcher, Tom Ling & Joe White Join Goodspeed's IN THE (HOME) OFFICE Series


In this episode of In The (Home) Office, Donna Lynn will check in with Nick Butcher, Tom Ling and Joe White who developed their new musical at Goodspeed's 2020 Johnny Mercer Colony. Tune in to learn more about their project and hear song or two. 

Nick Butcher FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nick Butcher been in?

Nick Butcher has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Nick Butcher been in?

Nick Butcher has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Nick Butcher's first West End show?

Nick Butcher's first West End show was Half a Sixpence which opened in 2016

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