Every Brilliant Thing, Toneelhuis, Tom De Wispelaere, Olympique Dramatique

You are seven years old. Mom is in the hospital. Dad says she did “something stupid”. She finds it hard to be happy. Every Brilliant Thing is the story of a boy who, to give his depressed and suicidal mother hope again, starts a list of all the brilliant things that make life worth living. 1. Ice cream. 2. Kung fu films. 3. Staying up late and being allowed to watch TV. 4. The color yellow. Every day he puts a note under her pillow with a brilliant thing written on it. “And I know she reads them because they always come back corrected.” Despite the heavy theme, Every Brilliant Thing is primarily a witty, moving, and comforting tale, in an intimate setting. An actor, a few props, and a few wonderful jazz songs - nothing else. The solo Every Brilliant Thing by British theater author Duncan Macmillan has captured the hearts of spectators and critics worldwide in recent years, and can now be seen in Flanders for the first time. Tom Dewispelaere steps into the shoes of the narrator and, together with the audience, goes in search of what makes life worth living. A heartwarming story in times of soul distress. A small gift for those willing to help unpack. Anyone with questions about suicide can contact the Suicide Line anonymously via the free number 1813 or at www.zelfmoord1813.be . text Duncan Macmillan - with extra material from Jonny Donahoe - translation Sanne Parlevliet - performance Tom Dewispelaere - coaching Katelijne Damen - light design Frank Hardy - costume design Katelijne Damen & Lut Lievens - sound design Jeroen Kenens - production Toneelhuis - Olympique Dramatique - with the support of the Tax Shelter of the Belgian federal government