Minnie Driver to perform in 'Every Brilliant Thing' in the West End
The now-extended solo play at @sohoplace features a rotating cast of actors, also including Lenny Henry, Ambika Mod, Sue Perkins, and Jonny Donahoe.
Minnie Driver will perform in the one-person play Every Brilliant Thing in the West End this summer, joining a rotating cast of guest performers that also includes the previously announced Lenny Henry, Ambika Mod, and Sue Perkins, the show's co-creator Jonny Donahoe. The show has also extended due to popular demand, now running at @sohoplace from 1 August – 8 November.
Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Driver is best known for her roles in the films Good Will Hunting and The Phantom of the Opera and the TV series The Riches and Speechless. She will be the final performer in the run of Every Brilliant Thing, performing from from 13 October – 8 November. The run opens with Henry, followed by Donahoe, Mod, and Perkins before Driver.
The play, written by Duncan Macmillan with Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan, follows a child who makes a list of everything brilliant in the world for their mother, who is struggling with depression.
The creative team includes design by Vicki Mortimer, with lighting design by Jack Knowles and sound design by Tom Gibbons.
“I am thrilled to have been asked to be part of Every Brilliant Thing, it’s an extraordinarily unique one person show – funny, raw and kind, and crucially supported by the involvement of the audience, which adds a really interesting angle on storytelling,” Driver said in a statement.
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Photo credit: Minnie Driver. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Every Brilliant Thing about?
For the first time ever, the impactful and interactive one-actor show, Every Brilliant Thing, comes to the West End. This play explores depression, the lengths we go to for those we love, and all the things that make life worth living.
Where is Every Brilliant Thing playing?
Every Brilliant Thing is playing at Soho Place. The theatre is located at 2 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG.
How long is Every Brilliant Thing?
The running time of Every Brilliant Thing is 1hr 15min.
How do you book tickets for Every Brilliant Thing?
Book tickets for Every Brilliant Thing on London Theatre.
What's the age requirement for Every Brilliant Thing?
The recommended age for Every Brilliant Thing is Ages 12+..
Who wrote Every Brilliant Thing?
Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe are the playwrights.
Who directed Every Brilliant Thing?
Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan stage this show.
Is Every Brilliant Thing appropriate for kids?
This play is best for those ages 12 and above as as it includes discussions of suicide and depression.
Is Every Brilliant Thing good?
Every Brilliant Thing is a wonderfully impactful, funny, and thoughtful play that has been a hit since its premiere over a decade ago. This one-actor show includes audience interaction and explores depression, the lengths we go to for those we love, and all the things that make life worth living.
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