by Duncan Macmillan

with Jonny Donahoe

January 21 AND NOW EXTENDED TO February 8, 2020
McManus Stage
 

LONDON, ONTARIO, January 16, 2020—The Grand Theatre is excited to welcome back award-winning actor and improviser Rebecca Northan in the touching one-person play, EVERY BRILLIANT THING. Described as a heart-warming show that explores life’s simple joys, and conversely, the extreme hardships we face, this unique production is not only something to be seen, but something to be experienced. “Rebecca uses many audience members to assist, and take us all on a shared experience where we will remind ourselves and each other of the ups and downs of living—and the brilliant things worth remembering,” says Artistic Director Dennis Garnhum.

London audiences will remember Ms. Northan from her previous successful productions at the Grand—BLIND DATE, AN UNDISCOVERED SHAKESPEARE, and most recently, THIS LONDON LIFE.

Director Liza Balkan describes this play as “an extraordinary journey through the curious, wild, hard, funny, familiar, and deeply human enquiry: what makes life worth living…It is also an exhilarating, magical piece about really listening, and about community.”

Title Sponsor for EVERY BRILLIANT THING is Selectpath Benefits & Financial Inc.

With a number of performances already sold out or close to capacity, the Grand is thrilled to announce an extension of the show with five added performances from Tuesday, February 4 to Saturday, February 8. Tickets for the extension are now on sale online or by calling the box office.

The Grand Theatre gratefully acknowledges its 2019/2020 Season Sponsor - BMO Financial Group.

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

The Wednesday Speak Easy
The Grand continues with the Wednesday Speak Easy series this season. Following each Wednesday performance on the Spriet and McManus Stages, patrons can extend their theatre experience and get closer to the artists with exclusive talks, casual conversations, and spontaneous happenings in the relaxed atmosphere of the Poster Lounge or the McManus Lounge.

A Wednesday Speak Easy for EVERY BRILLIANT THING is scheduled for January 29.

About the Grand Theatre – World Curious. London Proud.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Dennis Garnhum and Executive Director Deb Harvey, the Grand is a leading cultural hub located in the heart of downtown London, Ontario. The Grand offers diverse, relevant, and original stories from around the globe through collaborations with national and international performing arts organizations, and is committed to developing, producing, and premiering original stories through COMPASS New Play Development program. The Grand supports educational programming with The High School Project, the only program of its kind in North America, and 100 Schools, a community initiative that brings professional theatre to London-area schools at no cost. The Grand’s season runs from September to May.

Tickets are available at grandtheatre.com, by phone at 519.672.8800, or at the Box Office, 471 Richmond Street.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING MEDIA CALL

When: Tuesday, January 21 at 1:00pm (cameras, please arrive at 12:45 to set up)
Where: Grand Theatre, McManus Stage, 471 Richmond Street
What: EVERY BRILLIANT THING photo, video, and interview opportunities for media
RSVP: To jmatthews [at] grandtheatre.com (jmatthews[at]grandtheatre[dot]com)

For more information, including guest artists’ bios, please contact:
Jennifer Matthews, Communications Manager, Grand Theatre
jmatthews [at] grandtheatre.com (jmatthews[at]grandtheatre[dot]com)
519.672.9030 ext. 411

EVERY BRILLIANT THING

By Duncan Macmillan
With Jonny Donahoe
January 21 to February 8, 2020

PRODUCTION TEAM