The story centers on a seven-year-old boy coping with his mother's unhappiness and hospitalization. To help her, he compiles a list of reasons to live, starting with simple joys like ice cream. As the child matures, the list expands to include both youthful delights and adult experiences. The play, Every Brilliant Thing, transforms a tragic narrative into a life-affirming tale. Since its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2014, it has been staged in over 80 countries and features a rotating cast of actors while including audience participation.
"In Every Brilliant Thing, the child tries to encourage his mother to re-engage with life by leaving notes containing a list of everything that makes life worth living."
"What begins with a tragic situation evolves into a beacon of hope, with the list growing to include both childish joys and adult pleasures."
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