Yesterday, I watched [Every Brilliant Thing](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7455360/) on Jio Cinema, a theatrical performance that stands out for its unique appro...
Yesterday I watched Every Brilliant Thing on Jio Cinema. The performance, created by Duncan Macmillan and performed by Jonny Donahoe, tells the story of someone who begins listing things worth living for after their mother attempts suicide. The list follows the narrator through later experiences with love, loss, and depression.
The audience participation worked well for me. Donahoe handed out items from the list before the performance and invited people to read them when called. It felt like a natural part of the show rather than a gimmick. His delivery balanced humor with the heavier parts of the story.
The list includes ordinary things, such as ice cream and rain on windows. That detail stayed with me. I thought the performance acknowledged depression without avoiding it, while still making room for small things that can feel worth noticing.