Every Brilliant Thing at The Junction in Dubai

- How to get there:
By car: Al Serkal Avenue is located in the Al Quoz industrial area of Dubai, and it can be easily reached by car. If you're coming from Sheikh Zayed Road, take the Al Manara exit (exit 43) and turn right onto Al Manara Street. Continue straight until you reach the first intersection and turn right onto 8th Street. Keep driving straight until you reach the roundabout, take the second exit, and continue onto 17th Street. You'll find Al Serkal Avenue on your left.  

By public transportation: To reach Al Serkal Avenue by metro, take the Dubai Metro Red Line and get off at the Noor Bank Station. From there, you can take a taxi or a bus to Al Serkal Avenue, which is just a short drive away.  

By taxi: You can also take a taxi to Al Serkal Avenue from anywhere in Dubai. It's a famous destination and most drivers would be familiar with its location. Every Brilliant Thing
Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
Performed & Directed by Gautam Goenka
Production: Satyen Chandiramani & Akansha Goenka

Back for its fourth run in 3 years – after multiple sold-out shows and award-winning acclaim in Dubai!

What do you do when you’re six years old and your mum is in the hospital?
You start making a list.

A list of everything brilliant about the world.
Everything worth living for.

Ice cream.
The colour yellow.
Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose.
Staying up late to watch TV.
People falling over.

Told with heart, humour, and humanity, Every Brilliant Thing is a poignant, one-person interactive play that explores the journey of growing up with a parent facing mental health challenges. It’s a touching reminder of the beauty in life’s simplest moments — and how those moments can carry us through even the darkest times.

Performed and directed by Gautam Goenka, this intimate production has resonated deeply with audiences across Dubai, earning rave reviews and standing ovations:

“Go watch this. A play about gratitude, optimism, hope and mental health.”
“Brilliantly delivered by Gautam Goenka. The play strikes a delicate balance between sobering loss and cathartic laughter!”
“All heart – happy, heartbreaking, soul-searching, hopeful and all the simple stuff that is life.”
“I tried so hard to hold my tears. But I couldn’t.”
“A truly brilliant performance!”
“Thank you for an emotional rollercoaster ride.”
“One of the most beautiful and immersive plays! A masterpiece by Gautam.”

Whether this is your first time or your tenth, Every Brilliant Thing promises an unforgettable experience. Come laugh, cry, and maybe even add to the list.

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