"There's a lovely intimacy to Every Brilliant Thing at @sohoplace, a play that's as much about the performer as it is about the story. The West End season has seen a star-studded rotating cast including Lenny Henry, Jonny Donahoe, Ambika Mod and Sue Perkins, each bringing their own flavour to Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's one-person tour de force. Minnie Driver closes the run, lighting up the stage with her warmth, humour and natural charm,"
"Now making its West End debut, the production keeps things beautifully simple, letting the story and performer take centre stage. Co-directed by Duncan Macmillan and Jeremy Herrin, it creates a warm, inviting space that feels lived in rather than theatrical, while Jack Knowles' lighting and Tom Gibbons' sound design gently shift with the play's changing moods. Set in the round, the audience spends the first 15 minutes seated, listening to a funky, feel-good soundtrack that builds a buzz of anticipation"
"Minnie Driver, probably best known for Good Will Hunting, cuts a striking figure in Vicki Mortimer's expressive yet straightforward costume, a crisp white shirt and black trousers. She moves easily among the crowd, sitting down for a chat here, handing out cards there, instantly breaking the ice. It's a relaxed, disarming start that dissolves the line between performer and audience."
Every Brilliant Thing presents a one-person, participatory performance centered on a list of life's small pleasures and a family story about mental health. The West End season featured a rotating cast including Lenny Henry, Jonny Donahoe, Ambika Mod and Sue Perkins, with Minnie Driver closing the run. The production keeps staging simple and intimate, co-directed by Duncan Macmillan and Jeremy Herrin. Jack Knowles' lighting and Tom Gibbons' sound design shift subtly with the play's moods. The audience sits in the round and experiences guided interaction, with a feel-good soundtrack building anticipation. Costume by Vicki Mortimer supports a relaxed, disarming performer presence.
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