Every Brilliant Thing is an uplifting story about love, life, family, mental health and a list of all the

wonderful things in the world!

Presented as a live participative performance, this moving and intimate piece invites you to

celebrate the joy found in everyday objects. A unique experience that encourages everyone present

to meet and interact with each other and the performer and in doing so, take the story forward.

He is seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. He makes a list to cheer her

up.

1. Ice cream

2. Pillow fights

3. Staying up past your bedtime and being taken to a movie

4. The colour yellow

5. Gully Cricket

What would you put on your list?

Content Warning: The story contains triggering and/or sensitive material. Mental health issues like

depression and coping with the suicide of a loved one are part of the narrative.

Duration: 75 minutes (no interval)

Suitable for Ages 14+

Credits:

Every Brilliant Thing

Written by Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe

Directed by Q

Performed by Vivek Madan

Sound Design: Varrunn Bangera

Music: Kaizad Gherda

Suprabhatam recording: M D Pallavi

Light Design: Arghya Lahiri

Production Team: Rachit Khetan, Srishti Ray

Creative Producer: Toral Shah

Executive Producer: Vivek Rao

A QTP Presentation