English playwright Duncan McMillan’s Every Brilliant Thing charts the lengths we go to for those we love. With his mother in hospital, a young boy (played by British comedian Jonny Donahoe) constructs a list of little things to help her find a way to happiness. It starts with ice cream, Kung Fu movies, and Christopher Walken impersonations.
In a stripped-back interactive monologue, Donahoe pulls the audience in to perform alongside him. The intimate piece looks at misery and ecstasy – critics described it as the “funniest play you’ll ever see about depression” – and reminds audiences that even in the face of tragedy, joy can be found in the seemingly insignificant.
Type of Event: Theatre
Venue: State Theatre of Western Australia
174-176 William St
Perth WA 6000
Date: from 11 to 20 February 2016
Price: from $25
Website: Perth festival
Telephone: (08) 6212 9200
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