From a working-class, Northern Protestant loyalist background, Mitchell's first major success was the production (by Connall Morrison) of his "In A Little World of Our Own at the Peacock".
From a working-class, Northern Protestant loyalist background, first foray into writing was for Radio 4. His first play was produced by Tinderbox but Mitchell's first major theatre success was the production (by Connall Morrison) of his "In A Little World of Our Own at the Peacock".