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Speedo Mick: From rock bottom to seeing life story on stage in Liverpool theatre musical

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Michael Cullen went from sleeping rough in Liverpool to raising 1 m by doing charity walks in just his swimming trunks.

He has criss-crossed the British Isles bare-chested for charity come rain, shine or snow.

His scantily clad presence started raising smiles and funds at away matches.

Cullen 's story is now being celebrated in a stage musical that will tell his story.

Speedo Mick The Musical opens at Liverpool's Royal Court theatre on Tuesday .

The stage show is the story of an eccentric, big-hearted but fallible character.

Liverpool actor Paul Duckworth is playing the title role, and must pull off the Speedos look.

Cullen had reservations about putting it on stage, but hopes the show will start conversations about addiction.

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