Every Brilliant Thing

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★★★★★ "Rich with theatrical innovation, it is a truly brilliant thing. I wrote this with tears in my eyes"
The Times
Location & Date
@sohoplace
01 August 2025 - 27 September 2025
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From Olivier Award-nominated writer Duncan Macmillan (People, Places and Things), EVERY BRILLIANT THING comes to the West End for the very first time this summer with an outstanding cast featuring Lenny Henry, Ambika Mod, Sue Perkins and the show’s original co-creator Jonny Donahoe. Co-directed by Jeremy Herrin (Best of Enemies, Wolf Hall Trilogy, Ulster American, A Mirror), this unique and critically acclaimed play has become a global stage phenomenon, playing in over 80 countries worldwide.

★★★★★"Part of its wonder is that the simplest concept balloons into extraordinarily rich  theatre… unmissable” The Observer

★★★★ "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

★★★★ "Filled to the brim with joy! Beautiful, heart wrenching and very funny" Time Out

★★★★ “A piece that demonstrates why life is worth living. You’ll leave feeling elated ” The Scotsman

Cast

SEASON INCLUDES LENNY HENRY, JONNY DONAHOE, AMBIKA MOD AND SUE PERKINS

Creative

WRITTEN BY DUNCAN MACMILLAN WITH JONNY DONAHOE

DIRECTED BY JEREMY HERRIN AND DUNCAN MACMILLAN

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