Mimi
Martin
A New Play Written and Performed by Mimi Martin
Directed by Jessica Whiley
Inspired by true events, Millie is a cheeky British teenage expat living in Hong Kong whose world is upended during the 2019 regime protests. Through her friendship with local classmate Jesse, she is drawn into the heart of the cause and realizes that her carefree attitude can have real consequences.
Youth in Flames is about trying to find a sense of belonging in a rapidly changing world – and the cost of ignorance when our attention is needed most.
Direct from its sell-out season at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe and Winner of The Scotsman Newspaper Fringe First Award for Excellence in New Writing.
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Recommended ages 14+. This show discusses violence and protests.
Richard Jordan Productions is a leading London-based multi-award-winning creative production company, and producer of the Brits Off Broadway 2025 hit play Shellshocked. For the past 26 years, it’s been driven by a strong social agenda, committed to developing, commissioning, and producing plays and musicals by new and established writers and artists from around the world. Recipient of the TONY, Olivier, and EMMY Awards, the company has produced over 260 productions in 28 countries, including 80 world premieres, producing, and collaborating with many of the world’s leading theatres. In 2022 the company became the first international producers to present work in Ukraine since the outbreak of war with the Russian Federation in a collaboration with the country’s national arts festival which brought art and humanitarian aid into the country. At the Edinburgh Fringe, Richard Jordan Productions is the recipient of 19 Scotsman Fringe First Awards for New Writing – the highest number awarded to any independent producer in the fringe history. In 2013, Richard Jordan Productions became the first UK producer to have been awarded every notable Best New Play Award On and Off Broadway. Richard Jordan Productions was a first recipient of the Society of London Theatre New Producers Bursary Award and has been named seven times in The Stage Top 100 UK Arts and Entertainment Professionals. In 2011, Richard was selected for lifetime inclusion in A & C Black’s annual publication Who's Who for his creative work and achievements in the UK and international arts industries.
We are dedicated to showcasing new writing through bold, visceral, and unapologetic story telling. Our main aims are to champion unheard stories that address critical social and cultural issues occurring in our world today.
★★★★★ "A stunning debut: raw, urgent, and unforgettable" – A Sinners Review
★★★★★ "Instinctually riotous and fascinatingly disarming – this is easily among the most refined storytelling experiences you’ll find at the Fringe this year." – Binge Fringe
★★★★★ "Mimi Martin and Jessica Whiley – remember their names and see them while you can" – Broadway Baby
★★★★★ "Sure to take your breath away...without question, the best show I have seen so far at this year’s Fringe." – EdFringe Review
★★★★ "Martin’s writing is tight and urgent and her evocation of the city and its moods is superb." – The Scotsman