A dazzling show for 3-5 year olds; Brilliant is about the deep emotions, the magical imaginings and the secret games that are conjured when the lights go out, when it’s time to go to bed.
Brilliant is the final part in a trilogy of projects made for children that are inspired by the rituals and games of everyday life. The first part, Feast your Eyes, was a modern fairy tale about food, which had at its heart an image of mealtime. And the Rain Falls Down was all about water, and grew from an interest in the intensity of pleasure and play that comes with having a bath.
Brilliant is about the deep emotions, the magical imaginings and the secret games that are conjured when the lights go out, when it’s time to go to bed.
Brilliant is available for touring. Please contact Sophie Eustace
| Original production dates |
| Young Vic - London: 15th July - 18th July 2009 |
| Imaginate Festival - Edinburgh: 28th May - 31st May 2009 |
| Sadler's Wells - London: 22nd May - 24th May 2009 |
| UK tour: 4th March - 28th December 2008 |
Fevered Sleep’s Brilliant more than lives up to its name. It follows a child preparing for bed and sinking into the dark, mysterious world of night and the imagination. Exquisite.
★★★★☆
The Guardian
Lovely and imagination-tickling, the aptly named Brilliant is a wonderfully playful exploration of light. Who, regardless of age, could fail to be enchanted by the gentle surprises and magical effects on view?
★★★★☆
The Times
Brilliant wraps itself around the children, holding them fascinated in its grasp.
★★★★☆
Time Out
An enchanting performance, watched by an audience almost entirely on its small feet
The Stage
- Samantha Butler
- - Associate director
- Laura Cubitt
- - Performer
- David Harradine
- - Director
- David Harradine & Ali Beale
- - Design
- Billy Hiscoke
- - Assistant stage manager
- Beth Hoare-Barnes
- - Company stage manager
- David Leahy
- - Performer
- Jo Manser
- - Lighting
- Jamie McCarthy
- - Performer
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