Every Brilliant Thing
Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
Directed by Timothy Wynn
Produced by THAT Production Company
Presented in Cairns by JUTE Theatre Company
“One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression – and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop.” – THE GUARDIAN
About
If you had to make a list, where would you start?
#1 Ice cream
#2 Water fights
#5 Things with stripes
#25 Wearing a cape
#319 Laughing so hard you shoot milk out of your nose
#9998 Watching someone watch your favourite film
Every Brilliant Thing tells the story of a child who, in an effort to help their depressed mother, starts compiling a list of everything that makes life worth living. This play celebrates the small joys and moments of beauty that make life truly brilliant.
Duncan Macmillan’s poignant and uplifting interactive theatrical experience about family, love, loss and hope is directed by Timothy Wynn (Yielding, Kill Climate Deniers, Seawall) and stars Jason Klarwein (Once in Royal David’s City, Macbeth).
Recommended age: 15+
Content Advisory: Mental health themes, references to self harm and suicide, and grief
Length: 80 minutes, no interval
Tickets: https://collections.humanitix.com/every-brilliant-thing
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