Friday, 28 January & Saturday, 29 January 2022
From ‘water fights’ to ‘the smell of old books’ the one-person show Every Brilliant Thing, coming to the Droichead Arts Centre this coming Friday, is about a child who devises a list of things to cheer up their mother who suffers from depression.
The wise and witty examination of crippling depression and the effect it has on family members, takes on a whole new resonance in an ever-changing world that has left people feeling isolated and overwhelmed. This uplifting theatrical experience, where people can come together safely, provides an important antidote for the January blues.
Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe in 2013 and with elements of audience interaction, every performance is unique – making it the perfect show to return to again and again.
Directed by the Abbey Theatre’s Andrea Ainsworth and performed by Amy Conroy, Every Brilliant Thing is infused with a sense of childlike fun and wonder, even in the face of difficult circumstances.
‘It’s not often one leaves a theatre feeling as though the experience has been a privilege. But that’s the only way to describe Every Brilliant Thing.’ The Sunday Independent.
★★★★ ‘…it is hard to imagine anyone not falling for its gentle inclusivity and for Conroy’s easy charm’ The Irish Times.
This play is about finding hope and falling in love with life. While serious elements are addressed with some heart-breaking moments, it is a joyful, moving celebration of the light and dark of life.
Although it is a one-person show, participation from the audience will be sought in a variety of ways. The interaction of the cast member and the audience is what makes the production so special.
Often heart-breaking, this story is about the importance of family and the lengths we go to for the ones we love, Every Brilliant Thing will open on Friday, January 28 for two nights plus a Saturday afternoon matinee.
Tickets €20-€22 available from www.Droichead.com
