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Every Brilliant Thing

Johna Ash

Pump House Colne River Room

You’re seven years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy. You start a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world, everything worth living for. You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling. 


In this one-of-a-kind solo show, a man looks back at his life and the glimmers of hope that carried him through. All told through a list of every wonderful, beautiful and delightful thing—big, small and everything in between—that makes life worth living. Written by Duncan MacMillan and Johnny Donahoe and performed by Johna Ash, this hilarious, poingant story of a boy's attempt to help his mother through her depression blends comedy, storytelling and audience interaction to bring you an unexpectedly life-affirming look at 'just making it through'.


After being performed in over 80 countries - from a living room in the middle-east to Broadway and the West End, this beloved, heartfelt hit of a solo-show comes to Watford Fringe for two performances only.  

Event Details
Theatre
70 mins
Pump House Colne River Room

Suggested: Suggested: 8+

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This show is part of a discount offer: Book 4 or more qualifiying shows and get 50p off each ticket when booked together. This show is part of a discount offer: Book 4 or more qualifiying shows and get 50p off each ticket when booked together.

Johna Ash:

Fri 17 Jul 2026 7:00 pm

Tickets: £12 / £10

Sat 18 Jul 2026 7:00 pm

Tickets: £12 / £10


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