Every Brilliant Thing - at the Criterion
Every Brilliant Thing, by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe. The Criterion Theatre, Earlsdon, Coventry, from 31 August to 7 September.
Preview.
When Mum’s in the hospital and Dad says she finds it hard to be happy, there’s not much a seven-year-old can do…
1. Ice cream, 2. Water fights, 3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV.
These are the first three items on a list of every brilliant thing in the world worth living for. As the child grows up, so does the list. It takes on a life of its own, a Facebook group is started, other people start adding to it, writing in the margins, making amendments, providing footnotes.
The purpose of the list is forgotten and the mother’s depression doesn’t go away. Eventually, as a grown-up, they reach their self-imposed target of one million entries. They call the list ‘Every Brilliant Thing’.
Based on true and untrue stories, Every Brilliant Thing is a life-affirming story of how to achieve hope through focusing on the smallest miracles of life. It's directed by Anne-Marie Greene and stars Jon Elves.
Central to "Every Brilliant Thing" is a list. A list of all the brilliant things in the world. The things that make our lives worthwhile. What would you put on that list?
The view of the stars on a clear night? The smell of fresh rain on a hot road? Popping bubble wrap?
Each suggestion will be added to the list and might feature in the production during the week. Simply fill in quick Google form to get involved: - https://forms.gle/2H5FSLoT7jDUaaf6A
Audiences should know that this production has discussion of suicide and suicide prevention and so could be triggering or distressing for some people.
Every Brilliant Thing runs from 31 August to 7 September, get your tickets now from: www.criteriontheatre.co.uk/tickets
Spending time with my son.