Every Brilliant Thing at The Junction in Dubai

Back for its fourth run in 3 years – after multiple sold-out shows and award-winning acclaim in Dubai!

What do you do when you’re six years old and your mum is in the hospital? You start making a list. A list of everything brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for.

Ice cream.
The colour yellow.
Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose.
Staying up late to watch TV.
People falling over.

Told with heart, humour, and humanity, Every Brilliant Thing is a poignant, one-person interactive play that explores the journey of growing up with a parent facing mental health challenges. It’s a touching reminder of the beauty in life’s simplest moments — and how those moments can carry us through even the darkest times.

Performed and directed by Gautam Goenka, this intimate production has resonated deeply with audiences across Dubai, earning rave reviews and standing ovations:

• “Go watch this. A play about gratitude, optimism, hope and mental health.”
• “Brilliantly delivered by Gautam Goenka. The play strikes a delicate balance between sobering loss and cathartic laughter!”
• “All heart – happy, heartbreaking, soul-searching, hopeful and all the simple stuff that is life.”
• “I tried so hard to hold my tears. But I couldn’t.”
• “A truly brilliant performance!”
• “Thank you for an emotional rollercoaster ride.”
• “One of the most beautiful and immersive plays! A masterpiece by Gautam.”

Whether this is your first time or your tenth, Every Brilliant Thing promises an unforgettable experience. Come laugh, cry, and maybe even add to the list.