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DURATION
1 hr 15 min with interval
CLOSING DATE
Until November 8, 2025
AGE LIMIT
Suitable for 12+ yrs
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£31.25
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Why watch Every Brilliant Thing?
- This one‑actor play uses live audience interaction to build a touching, often humorous list that examines why life matters without giving the whole story away.
- Written by Olivier‑nominated Duncan Macmillan and comedian Jonny Donahoe, it has toured 80+ countries, adapted into an HBO film, and finally arrives in the West End in a high‑profile run.
- Themes of depression, loss, hope and love unfold through small joys—no props, no set changes—creating an intimate theatre experience that lingers.
- The limited‑season cast includes rotating nights by Lenny Henry, Jonny Donahoe, Ambika Mod, Sue Perkins and Minnie Driver—each performance uniquely powered.
- @sohoplace’s in‑the‑round design seats 602 people close to the action—this close West End premiere makes Every Brilliant Thing tickets especially sought after.
Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, has become a global phenomenon since its 2014 Edinburgh Fringe debut. The play combines minimal staging with big emotions and emerges as a moving comedic piece about mental health and love. This production marks its first West End run at the newly opened @sohoplace, which offers a close‑up, interactive in‑the‑round layout. Directed jointly by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan, the cast rotates nightly between well‑known performers like Lenny Henry, Ambika Mod, Sue Perkins and Minnie Driver. The show has earned critical praise—The Times called it “rich with theatrical innovation”; The Observer described it as “an extraordinarily rich hour of theatre”… all deeply earned.
Storyline
A young child compiles a list of everything worth living for when their mother falls into depression—a simple gesture at first. Over time the list grows alongside the narrator’s life: rainbows, laughing dogs, first love, ice‑creams, all with genuine charm. Through this evolving list, Every Brilliant Thing tickets holders join the narrative and even contribute in real time. As the narrator reaches adulthood, the list gains powerful meaning. What happens when the list isn’t enough? How will love and life tie together? Book Every Brilliant Thing tickets soon to find out.
Show timings
Show timings for Every Brilliant Thing may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
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
Note: Producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.
Age & content guide
- 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!
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The @sohoplace @is London’s first purpose-built West End theatre in 50 years, opening in October 2022 above Tottenham Court Road station. It seats 602 in a flexible, in‑the‑round auditorium, no seat is more than six rows from the stage, wrapped in a curved “hug” design for intimacy. The building also houses a bar, restaurant, and outdoor terrace, and has hosted world premieres of Marvellous and Brokeback Mountain, alongside Every Brilliant Thing at its West End launch.
The @sohoplace seating plan will help you find the best seats in the theater.
Getting there
- Address: 4 Soho Pl, Charing Cross Rd, London W1D 3BG, United Kingdom
- Tube: Tottenham Court Road on the Elizabeth Line is the closest tube station to @sohoplace London.
- Train: Train is another option to reach @sohoplace London. The venue is 15-18 minutes from Charing Cross Station, served by the Bakerloo and Northern lines.
- Bus: You can also take the bus from anywhere in London and reach @sohoplace London. Bus numbers 14, 19, 22b, 24, 29, 38 and 176 pass through Covent Garden, the nearest bus stop.
Facilities & accessibility
Available facilities: restrooms, bar
Accessibility: step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing enhancement systems
Additional information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Tickets redemption
- You’ll get an instant email confirmation right after you book your tickets.
- Enjoy a hassle-free entrance to the venue by showing your mobile ticket and a valid photo ID – no printout necessary!
Cancellation & refunds
- Tickets cannot be refunded, amended, or rescheduled.
