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February 2, 2026

My Brother’s a Genius review

Playhouse, SheffieldTwo siblings growing up in a high-rise search for escape and liberation in this idiosyncratic and infectious drama with a beautiful script by Debris Stevenson

My Brother’s a Genius review

TL;DR

  • The play is a lyrical two-hander about neurodivergent twins, Daisy and Luke.
  • It explores their close sibling ties, ambition, and fantasies of flight.
  • Daisy navigates dyslexia and ADHD, while Luke denies his autism.
  • Grime compositions by Jammz, poetry, and movement bring the show to life.
  • The twins seek different forms of escape: Luke wants to go to Mars, Daisy wants to train in circus acrobatics.
  • Themes include parental violence, a mother's mental health issues, and sibling rivalry.
  • The production is a co-production by Sheffield Theatres, Theatre Centre, and National Youth Theatre.
  • The playwright, Debris Stevenson, is highlighted as a uniquely gifted writer.

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