It’s mid-year show time! The Class of 2023 proudly present, Every Brilliant Thing.

Every Brilliant Thing takes a candid and compassionate approach to the sensitive subject of suicidal depression. It is heartfelt and buoyant as it portrays a child’s experience of their mother’s suicide attempts. At the age of seven, the main character, who will be played by our entire class, hopes that by making a numbered list of ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ that makes life worth living, they can make their mother feel better. Their instinct is to try and cure their mother, but this list itself transforms the child: the list changes how they see the world, providing them with the resilience that will eventually save them from their mother’s fate. Please note: at no time are details about these attempts outlined, in fact, the topic of ‘suicide’ sits well beneath the greater focus of how we build our resilience in challenging times. The script is described as ‘one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression’ (The Guardian UK) and ‘a perfect balance between conveying the struggles of life and celebrating all that is sweet in it’ (The Independent, London).

What would be on your list? Please come and join us for this cleverly crafted show and support the bravery and performance skills of our students.