Although nominally a solo show, a large degree of compulsory audience participation makes it a group endeavour. As the character progresses through life and their own struggles with depression, we’re enlisted to shout out items on the constantly updated list (“Rollercoasters”, “Christopher Walken’s Hair”, “Track 7 on every great record”). And to play a succession of bit parts including his or her father, first love, and a consoling librarian with a sock puppet. The front stalls are the danger zone for this, but no seat is exempt, so introverts beware.
Every Brilliant Thing review: ‘a fascinating show with compulsory audience participation’
