Every Brilliant Thing review – Lenny Henry gets audience on board for list of life’s joys
Lenny Henry stars in the West End debut of the one-person play "Every Brilliant Thing," a hit show about depression that has been performed in over 80 countries. The play follows a young boy who creates a list of things that make life worth living after his mother's suicide attempt. The setup is simple, but the production's scale and snazziness don't quite fit the intimate nature of the story. The play features a rotating cast of star performers, including the original performer Jonny Donahoe, as well as Ambika Mod, Sue Perkins, and Minnie Driver. The show is directed by Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan, the play's author, and is backed by a group of leading producers, suggesting it is expected to be a smash hit.
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