Every Brilliant Thing

By Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe

Directed by Tina Kelly

Rediscover all that life has to give. In Every Brilliant Thing, a child attempts to ease his mother's depression by creating a list of all the best things in the world. Everything worth living for.

  1. Ice cream.

  2. Kung Fu movies.

  3. Burning things.

  4. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose.

  5. Construction cranes.

  6. Me.

Through adulthood, as the list grows, he learns the deep significance it has in his own life. This immersive experience blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to take us on an inspiring journey. Celebrate finding joy in the mundane and being grateful for the simple pleasures hiding all around us. 

Dates and Locations

  • Theatre Charlotte Lobby

    501 Queens Road
    —Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM*
    —Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM*
    —Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
    —Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM*

    *Post show discussion will follow performance

    Flex Passes may be used for shows at TC

    Performed by Valerie Thames

  • Divine Barrel Brewing

    3701 N Davidson St Suite #203
    Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM*

    *Post show discussion will follow performance

    Special ticket price includes two drinks

    Performed by Karisa Maxwell

  • Free Range Brewing

    2320 N Davidson St
    Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM

    Special ticket price includes two drinks

    Performed by Karisa Maxwell

CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM

CAST

Valerie Thames

Karisa Maxwell

CREATIVE TEAM

Director - Tina Kelly

Stage Manager - Robert Rankin