YEP Directors' Festival 2022: Every Brilliant Thing

“One of the funniest plays you'll ever see about depression”
– The Guardian

You’re seven years old, and your Dad suddenly arrives at school. It feels like a trapdoor has opened beneath you. You know what’s to come. Mum’s unwell. She’s done something stupid again.

What would you do? Write a list of every brilliant thing about the world of course.

1. Ice cream
2. Water fights
341. Alcohol
998. Aromatic duck pancakes with hoisin sauce
9995. Falling in love
123321. Palindromes
7777777. The prospect of dressing up as a Mexican wrestler

A list of everything worth living for.

Is it enough to free your Mum back from the tight clasp of depression though? Join us for a performance like no other, sure to leave a grin on your face and a tear in your eye.

Content warnings: Suicidal themes throughout and mention of childhood trauma and mental illness.

If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in the show, below are details of organisations that offer free anonymous 24/7 help where you can discuss any concerns you may be having:

Samaritans 24/7 helpline: 116 123

CALM (5pm to midnight everyday) helpline: 0800 58 58 58

SOS Silence of Suicide (4pm to midnight everyday) helpline: 0300 1020 505

Part of the YEP Directors' Festival 2022