The Brilliance of Broken Glass

Visiting from Western Australia and on the very last day of the Edinburgh festival 28th August my daughter and I were fortunate to catch Brooke's last show, 'The brilliance of broken glass'. We were not sure what to expect. However, Brooke's personal journey through a series of invasive medical prcedures with specialists and practitioners, was a raw and revealing story. Brooke has a personality of courage and enduring humour. Having been through a portion of a similar story myself, it was refreshing to notice that Brooke's humour was clearly her medicine. I reflected on the true story of Patch Adams and the immensely talented actor Robin Williams. When speaking with Brooke after her show, I asked her if she was writing a book? I would recommend you visit Brooke when ever she is performing a show as this is a great opportunity to see a young woman so very full of talent, bravery, courage and humour.

Such an inspiring, fun and heartfelt show! Brooke has managed to create something beautiful and relatable out of hard times. Such poetic, beautiful and fun storytelling! A definite must see!

amazing storytelling and performance I wished I had seen sooner. Made me reconsider my medical history and how I've chosen to approach those who've wronged me.

This is a really full hour of storytelling, a powerful medical narrative about the systems of care that we fall at the mercy of if we become ill. Brooke tells her very personal story with heart, humour and skill, and a show like this deserves a full house. I actually thought it would be worth going a second time just to fully digest the whole thing, because it is very fast paced, an explosion of triumph over the stuff life can throw at you.

A very welcome surprise. Brooke has crafted an honest, witty, heartfelt and genuine piece of theatre. The writing and delivery is first class, with the audience frequently laughing and even occasionally gasping! I left feeling inspired. An essential part of my Fringe this year. Make sure you catch it, you won’t regret it.

Luv Brooke! A smart, witty, emotional rollercoaster of a show.. The multitude of past-paced pop culture references were were a joy to behold. I haven’t witnessed anything like that since the Gilmore Girls - and all done without caffeine refuels!

Raw vulnerable candid storytelling, mixed with comic relief at every turn. Brooke walks you through her hidden and not-so-hidden traumas with candor, grace, and not a hint of self pity. Her stage presence is authentic and endearing. The writing is incredibly witty and clever, keeping me on the edge of my seat trying to catch and digest every word. The final section about rainbows reflecting through broken glass and mosaics gave me goosebumps. A powerful tale about self-acceptance and reclaiming your own narrative

Excellent show, well worth attending. Thanks for sharing your story!

Heartfelt testimony of realizing who you are, a Journey through your Shadows that you're gonna repeat untill you're to face them. Thank you for this. We all want to see the light, and she becomes our Lighthouse. Sheer vulnerability marks the real artist, and she and the show, really show what it means to become One with Heart and Art.