Every Brilliant Thing

You’re six years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy.

You start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world.

Everything that’s worth living for.

1. Ice Cream

2. Kung Fu Movies

3. Burning Things

4. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose

5. Construction cranes

6. Me

You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling.

Soon, the list will take on a life of its own.

A new play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love.

Each performance of Every Brilliant Thing involves members of the audience, making every night unique.

#EveryBrilliantThing

Supported by Anne McMeehan and Jim Roberts, Every Brilliant Thing incorporates Duncan’s short play Sleeve Notes and the Every Brilliant Thing exhibition and Facebook group. For more information on the project’s background check out the links on the right hand side.

Watch the trailer here

REVIEWS:

“Heart-wrenching, hilarious…possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop.”
★★★★ The Guardian

“Captivating…guaranteed to keep your eyes brimming… often very funny… takes the chill off the depths of a light-starved winter.”
New York Times

“Funny, clever, and surprisingly uplifting.”
★★★★ The Telegraph

“A life-affirming gem… as profound a work as you are ever likely to experience on a New York stage.”
NY1

“Filled to the brim with joy…beautiful, heart wrenching and very funny.”
★★★★ Time Out London