Every Brilliant Thing Tickets
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About Every Brilliant Thing
Don’t miss the West End debut of the beloved dramatic comedy, Every Brilliant Thing. Book Every Brilliant Thing tickets on TodayTix.
In Every Brilliant Thing, a young child seeks to cheer up their mother following a suicide attempt—they decide to create a list of all the reasons life is worth living. Both silly and profound, the list encompasses everything from water fights to inappropriate songs played at emotional moments. As the child grows up, the list grows with them as well.
This one-actor show includes audience participation and involvement, which lends itself well to impacting audiences as the show explores just how far we will go to help those that we love.
Since this show features only one character, the cast will perform in rotation. The cast includes Lenny Henry, Ambika Mod, Sue Perkins, Jonny Donahoe (the show’s original co-creator), and Minnie Driver.
Run time
1hr 15min.
Venue
Categories
Plays, West End, London Theatre 30th, Summer Sale, Stars on Stage
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
1st August, 2025
Every Brilliant Thing cast and creative team
By: Duncan Macmillan
Cast list: Lenny Henry, Jonny Donahoe, Sue Perkins, Ambika Mod, Minnie Driver
Venue
Directions
Railway station: Euston
Bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 242; (New Oxford St) 1, 8, 25, 55, 98, 176, 390
Night bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 134, 242, N7, N29, N35, N68, N73, N253, N279; (New Oxford St) 25, 176, 390, N1, N8, N41, N55, N98, N171, N207
Car park: YMCA Great Russell Street (2mins), Holborn Selkirk House Museum Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: The theatre can be seen from the station, on the corner of the crossroads between Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street.
More information about Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing is a play by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe. The show began as a stand-alone monologue that Macmillan wrote. Through the development of George Perrin, as well as the addition of Donahoe, it became the masterpiece it is today.
Every Brilliant Thing in London has an expert creative team, including co-direction by Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan, set and costume designer Vicki Mortimer, lighting designer Jack Knowles, and sound designer Tom Gibbons.
This interactive play premiered over a decade ago at the Edinburgh Fringe and was an immediate hit. Since then, it’s been staged numerous times worldwide.
In 2024, the show returned to the Fringe. The Times 5-star review said, “The script is rich with theatrical innovation, even ten years on. And seeing it now adds a sense of reflection. Suicide is still reported carelessly. Too much focus is still placed on the “why” and “how." There is no quick fix for depression, but among all the darkness Macmillan and Donahoe’s script bathes in the everyday joys.”
What to watch for
- This play has been staged in over 80 countries.
- This play was created to be tailored to the actors and director's cultural context. The Greek premiere of the play starred Melina Theo. She said, "[we] infused the text with references to Greek popular culture from the 90s."
- Between adapting the show to different cultural contexts and the audience participation, this play continues to stay unique and fresh over a decade after its premiere. Donahoe said, "It's really important that people do their own versions. It's not a museum piece."
- Jonny Donahoe is half of the musical-comedy duo Jonny and the Baptists.
Frequently asked questions
What is Every Brilliant Thing about?
Don’t miss the West End debut of the beloved dramatic comedy, Every Brilliant Thing. Both silly and serious, this play centres on a child creating a list of all the things that make life worth living. This is a powerful tale of depression and the lengths we go to for the ones we love.
How do you get tickets for Every Brilliant Thing?
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What is the running time of Every Brilliant Thing?
Every Brilliant Thing runs for 1hr 15min.
Which theatre is Every Brilliant Thing at?
Every Brilliant Thing is at London's Soho Place, which is located at 2 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG.
What is the age recommendation for Every Brilliant Thing?
Ages 12+.
How much are tickets for Every Brilliant Thing?
Every Brilliant Thing tickets start at £28.
Who wrote Every Brilliant Thing?
Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe wrote the play.
Who directed Every Brilliant Thing?
Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan co-direct this show.
Is Every Brilliant Thing appropriate for kids?
This production is ideal for those ages 12 and above as includes topics of suicide and depression.
Is Every Brilliant Thing good?
Every Brilliant Thing was a smash hit when it premiered over a decade ago, and it’s since been a beloved theatre mainstay. With audience interaction and participation, it’s kept fresh and new. As The Times said, “The prospect of audience interaction can send people into panic. But here it feels as though we are part of one communal effort. Where the script stops and people’s personal offerings start becomes progressively hazy. Voices shout out joyously from all around the theatre’s edge.”
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