Every Brilliant Thing by Arena Theatre Productions

Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, is a one-person play that celebrates the beauty found in the ordinary moments of everyday life. Through the story of a child who begins making a list of everything that makes life worth living, the play unfolds into a poignant exploration of hope, memory, and human connection.With warmth, humour, and intimacy, the play navigates themes of depression, grief, suicide, and loss without diminishing their complexity. Instead, it offers a deeply moving reflection on resilience and reminds us that even in life's darkest moments, there are countless reasons to keep looking for brilliance.