Every Brilliant Thing
Winner of Best Performance in a Leading Role and Best Independent Production Matilda Awards (2023).
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
Preview: 4 March
Opening Night: 5 March
Season: 4-14 March
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, K*ll Climate Deniers, Seawall) and stars Jason Klarwein (Once in Royal David’s City, Macbeth).
0Production type: touring theatre production with audience participation
Recommended age: 15+
Content Advisory: Mental health themes, references to self harm and suicide, and grief
Length: 80 minutes, no interval
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