Harrington_projects

19/06/2026

A little play with big ambition.

Big Man Little Man started as an idea, became a story, and is now fighting for its place on stage. We’re a small team with a huge vision, creating theatre that sparks conversation, challenges perspectives, and connects people.

To help take the next step, we’ve launched our crowdfunding campaign. Every share, donation, and word of support helps us bring this story to more audiences.

If you believe in new theatre and bold storytelling, we’d love your support.

19/06/2026

Here’s a punchy version for social:

How’s your term going? 🎪

Mine currently feels like a three-ring circus.

Between home, work, and Big Man Little Man, I’m constantly jumping from one ring to another, spinning plates, juggling on a unicycle… that’s somehow also on fire. 🔥

Some days it’s chaos. Some days it’s controlled chaos. Either way, we keep moving forward and hope everything stays in the air long enough to make it to the end of term!

How’s your term treating you?

18/06/2026

“Mate, I’ve heard it all before…” 😂

When a student starts calling you names and thinks they’ve just unlocked a brand-new insult…

Sorry, but after years in education, there’s very little I haven’t heard already.

The trick isn’t taking it personally—it’s keeping a straight face while mentally adding it to the collection. 🤷‍♂️

Teachers, what’s the most creative insult you’ve ever been called?

17/06/2026

🎵 Some days, you just need loud music to get you through it all.

The kind that drowns out the noise, clears your head, and reminds you to keep moving forward one song at a time.

Today, I’m turning the volume up and carrying on. Who else uses music as their therapy?

👇 Drop the song that’s getting you through today.

17/06/2026

What it must be like to watch me during a lesson observation… 👀😂

Imagine someone trying to juggle 27 tasks, answer 14 questions, find a missing glue stick, solve a friendship dispute, remember their learning objective, and somehow look calm while being judged… all at the same time.

That’s me.

One minute I’m delivering outstanding questioning, the next I’m crawling under a table retrieving a whiteboard pen while silently wondering if my observer noticed the child doing gymnastics in the reading corner.

Complete madness. Controlled chaos. Educational acrobatics.

Teachers, tell me I’m not the only one! What goes through your head during an observation? ⬇️

16/06/2026

LET’S TALK ABOUT LAST TUESDAY… 🎭

A year ago, BIG MAN. LITTLE MAN. was just an idea. Last Tuesday, I found myself at the Southwark Playhouse watching a completely reimagined version of that idea come to life.

In less than a month, we transformed the show from seven performers to three. It was a risk. The kind of risk that keeps you awake at night wondering if it will work. But sometimes the scariest creative decisions lead to the most exciting discoveries.

For the first time, we explored the play physically, finding new meanings in lines, uncovering hidden layers in characters, and creating moments that were haunting, brutal, and full of heart. Watching talented actors bring your words to life is one of the greatest gifts a writer can experience.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone involved in shaping this next chapter. The work, passion, and belief in this story continue to blow me away.

And we’re not done yet.

In a few weeks, we’ll be back for another three days of development, refining every scene and pushing this story even further. It still feels like we’re only at the beginning of this journey, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us next.

If you’d like to support the next stage of BIG MAN. LITTLE MAN., check out the crowdfunder in my bio or send me a DM to find out how you can get involved.

16/06/2026

👋🏻 I’m Mark Harrington… teacher by day, writer by heart, storyteller always.

I’m passionate about people, learning and the power of stories to help us feel seen, understood and connected. When I’m not in the classroom helping young people grow, I’m creating stories for the stage — exploring real moments, real emotions and the things we sometimes find hard to say.

This space is where I share the journey… the teaching, the writing, the creativity, the challenges and all the exciting moments in between.

If you love stories, creativity and seeing how ideas come to life, stick around — I’d love for you to be part of the journey. 👋🏻

16/06/2026

🎭 I need your help to bring this story to the stage.

For the last few years, I’ve been developing Big Man. Little Man., a play inspired by my experiences in special needs education and the powerful relationships that can shape lives.

In just a couple of weeks, I’ll be taking the play to London for a three-day workshop that will help refine the work and prepare it for industry professionals and future audiences.

To make this happen, I’m raising £2,500 through a crowdfunder to cover the costs of the workshop. This is the closest I’ve ever been to turning this dream into a reality.

If you’re able to donate, thank you. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a difference. If donating isn’t possible right now, sharing this post or the crowdfunder link would mean the world to me.

Thank you for believing in this project and helping me bring Big Man. Little Man. to life.

❤️ Link in bio/comments.

15/06/2026

🔥 Goosebumps. Tears. Silence.

Last Tuesday, we put the latest version of BIG MAN. LITTLE MAN. under the microscope. The response? Goosebumps, wow moments, tears, and a haunting feeling that lingered long after we finished.

That’s when you know a story is connecting.

We’re edging closer to the next stage of the journey, and the excitement is building. If you’d like to help bring BIG MAN. LITTLE MAN. to life, check out our crowdfunder in the bio or DM me to find out how you can get involved.

Stay tuned. We’re just getting started.

15/06/2026

Some stories never get the chance to be heard. I’m determined to make sure Big Man. Little Man. does.

Over the last few years, I have been developing this play, inspired by my experiences in special needs education and the incredible relationships I have witnessed within a special school community.

I am now incredibly close to making this dream a reality. In a couple of weeks, I have the opportunity to take the play to London for a three-day development workshop that will help prepare it for a public sharing and, hopefully, future productions.

To make this happen, I am raising £2,500 to cover the costs of the workshop. I know so many people have already supported me on this journey, and I am hugely grateful for every donation, message, and word of encouragement.

If you are able to contribute, I would be incredibly thankful. If not, please consider sharing this post or the crowdfunding link with your friends and family. Every share helps bring this important story one step closer to the stage.

Thank you for believing in this project and helping me bring Big Man. Little Man. to life

Help bring BIG MAN. LITTLE MAN. to life: a powerful new play exploring SEND identity, trauma, male victimhood and hope.