Every Brilliant Thing
What makes life worth living?
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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
What makes life worth living?
What makes life worth living?
Duncan MacMillan's Every Brilliant Thing is one of those works which will make you see the world in a whole new light. This one man show, starring Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe, is centered around one very simple idea. A child whose mother is recovering from a suicide attempts to compile a list of things that make life worth living. At his young age this includes ice cream and rollercoasters, but as he grows older, he keeps updating the list, taking note of the simple and sometimes seemingly banal things which give him joy.
A storytelling masterclass which also interacts with is audience, this exploration of depression and familial bonds is one of modern theatre's unique gems. Unlike absolutely anything you're likely to have seen before, it's interactive, moving, and entirely unforgettable. A rare chance to not just see a great actor on stage, but to become part of the production itself.
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