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Every Brilliant Thing Tickets

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Duration

1 hr 15 min

Every Brilliant Thing arrives in the West End at Soho Place with stars Lenny Henry & Minnie Driver in a live audience‑driven comedy‑drama on mental health.

    • From sold‑out Edinburgh Fringe hit to an acclaimed HBO adaptation, Every Brilliant Thing is a one‑person play blending humour and heartbreak; perfect for mental‑health‑aware audiences in London.

    • Olivier‑nominated writer Duncan Macmillan’s award‑winning play reaches the West End starring Lenny Henry, Sue Perkins, Ambika Mod, Jonny Donahoe & Minnie Driver.

    • In this audience‑led play about loss, you co‑create a list of life’s joys. Book Every Brilliant Thing tickets now and discover how laughter turns into impact in London. T

    • Only at Soho Place from August to November, this limited West End debut features a rotating star lineup. Critics hail Every Brilliant Thing as “extraordinary, shattering and beautiful”.

    • Running 75 mins with no interval and recommended for ages 12 +, Every Brilliant Thing blends gentle humour and audience interaction to explore grief and hope in a uniquely personal way.

  • A seven‑year‑old begins writing a list: ice cream, bubble wrap, old people holding hands. It starts as a way to cheer up their mother after a suicide attempt, but as the years pass the list grows, shaping their life. At Soho Place this summer, a single actor (rotating nightly among Lenny Henry, Sue Perkins, Ambika Mod, Jonny Donahoe or Minnie Driver) invites the audience to become part of the story, reading list items, stepping into roles. Through comedy and immediacy, the narrative explores depression, loss and love. But what happens when the brilliant things stop being enough?

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Show details

    Categories: Off West End, Critics’ Choice, Drama, Stars on Stage, True Story

    Audience: Suitable for 12+ yrs

    Theater name: @sohoplace

    Theater facilities:

    Theater accessibility:

    Dress code: Smart casual

    Cast & crew

    • Leading roles: Lenny Henry as Narrator (Performing 1 Aug – 30 Aug & 29 Sept – 8 Nov), Jonny Donahoe as Narrator (13 Aug – 1 Sept & 9 Oct – 11 Oct), Ambika Mod as Narrator (2 Sept – 26 Sept), Sue Perkins as Narrator (4 Sept – 27 Sept), Minnie Driver as Narrator (13 Oct – 8 Nov)

    • Director: Jeremy Herrin & Duncan Macmillan

    • Producer: Second Half Productions in association with Nica Burns, Paines Plough, Gavin Kalin Productions, Rodeo/Tilted, and Winkler & Smalberg

    • Playwright (play): Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe

    • Set designer: Vicki Mortimer

    Additional info

    • This show is suitable for ages 12 and above.

    • Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

    • Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

  • You will receive an email with your Every Brilliant Thing voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.

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