Every Brilliant Thing
4 – 21 October 2023
New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, West Village, West End
The Queensland premiere of Every Brilliant Thing promises a poignant yet buoyant interactive theatrical experience, inviting audiences to consider the small joys and everyday moments of beauty that make life brilliant.
Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, this play traverses family, love, loss and hope from the perspective of a child who compiles a list of worthwhile moments to help their depressed mother. It’s an intimate piece of storytelling that is equal parts whimsical and movingly nostalgic and reinforces our shared similarities, worries and joys.
THAT Production Company Artistic Director of Ipswich-based THAT Production Company, Timothy Wynn, described the beloved play as heart-warming, honest and hopeful. “Audiences can expect storytelling at its most essential – this play offers an authentic, engaging and entertaining experience while discussing some of the more challenging yet totally universal elements of living,” he said.
Lead actor Jason Klarwein highlighted the bond between the audience and the performer that makes every show different. “Essentially, this is a play that really connects with the audience – there is no line here. It leaves audiences with a slight transformational quality and I think that is why it has been so popular around the world,” he said.
For ticketing and further information, visit the Metro Arts website
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