Every Brilliant Thing at The Junction in Dubai

How to Get There

• By Car:
  Al Serkal Avenue is situated in the Al Quoz industrial area of Dubai.
  Follow these directions from Sheikh Zayed Road:

  • Take the Al Manara exit (Exit 43) and turn right onto Al Manara Street.
  • Proceed straight until the first intersection and turn right onto 8th Street.
  • Continue straight to the roundabout, take the second exit, and keep driving on 17th Street.
  • Al Serkal Avenue will be on your left.

• By Public Transportation:
  Use the Dubai Metro Red Line and alight at Noor Bank Station.
  From there, take a taxi or bus for a short drive to Al Serkal Avenue.

• By Taxi:
  Taxis to Al Serkal Avenue are readily available from anywhere in Dubai. It's a well-known location and most drivers will be familiar with it.

Every Brilliant Thing

• Written by: Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
• Performed & Directed by: Gautam Goenka
• Production: Satyen Chandiramani & Akansha Goenka

Show Highlights

• Returning for its fourth run in three years after numerous sold-out shows and critical acclaim in Dubai.
• The story begins when a six-year-old's mother is hospitalized, prompting the creation of a list of everything brilliant about the world, including:
  • Ice cream
  • The color yellow
  • Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose
  • Staying up late to watch TV
  • People falling over

Experience

"Every Brilliant Thing" is a heartfelt, humorous, and human interactive play that delves into the challenges of growing up with a parent facing mental health issues. It reminds us of the beauty in life's simplest moments and how they can help us through difficult times.

Audience Reviews

• "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."

Don't Miss Out

Whether you're experiencing it for the first time or the tenth, "Every Brilliant Thing" promises an unforgettable experience. Join us to laugh, cry, and maybe even add to the list.