During the last week of summer vacation, 12-year-old Suzy Swanson learns that her best friend Franny has drowned. Desperate to make sense of Franny’s death, Suzy immerses herself in her own imagination, where she can circumnavigate the globe, plunge into the terrifying depths of the ocean, explore the collapsed stars of the most distant galaxies, and perhaps even solve the mysteries of the universe. Adapted from the best-selling novel, The Thing About Jellyfish is a visually stunning and deeply emotional coming-of-age tale about love, loss, friendship, and the profound expansiveness of the human spirit.
News About The Thing About Jellyfish at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Review: THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
February 06, 2025 Berkeley Rep’s World Premiere of Ali Benjamin’s coming of age story The Thing About Jellyfish is a tremendous technical achievement highlighted by an impressive lead performance by Matilda Lawler (HBO’s “Station Eleven” and “The Gilded Age,” The Ferryman on Broadway) in the role of Suzy. Prescient for today’s audiences, this story of love, loss, grief and resilience can be appreciated by all.
Photos: THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH At Berkeley Repertory Theatre
February 05, 2025 Check out photos from the world premiere of The Thing About Jellyfish at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, performing through Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Photos: THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH is Rehearsal at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
January 31, 2025 Berkeley Repertory Theatre is now presenting the world premiere of The Thing About Jellyfish, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Matilda Lawler & More to Star in THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH at Berkeley Rep
December 18, 2024 Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Thing About Jellyfish, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Berkeley Rep to Present Theatre Explorers Series Featuring Workshops for Students
September 16, 2024 Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present Theatre Explorers, a brand-new subscription series add-on that offers engaging and age-appropriate workshops for students. Learn more and see how to attend.
THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH World Premiere & More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24/25 Season
April 16, 2024 Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.About the Theatre
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
Where is Berkeley Repertory Theatre located?
What shows have played recently at Berkeley Repertory Theatre?
THE MONSTERS (03/27/26-05/03/26)
ALL MY SONS (02/20/26-03/29/26)
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE (01/23/26-03/01/26)
The Thing About Jellyfish (01/31/25-03/09/25)
Galileo (05/05/24-06/16/24)
What shows are coming up next at Berkeley Repertory Theatre?
What shows are coming up next at Berkeley Rep?
Where is Berkeley Rep located?
What shows have played recently at Berkeley Rep?
ALL MY SONS (2/20/26-3/29/26)
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE (1/23/26-3/1/26)
The Thing About Jellyfish (1/31/25-3/9/25)
Galileo (5/5/24-6/16/24)
Cult of Love (1/26/24-3/3/24)
Harry Clarke (11/15/23-12/23/23)
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West Side Story—Film with Live Orchestra Davies Symphony Hall (7/09-7/10) |
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The Still Point: An Immersive Experience SOMArts Cultural Center (7/16-7/25) |
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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark SPARC (7/03-7/26) |
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Arsenic and Old Lace City Lights Theater Company (3/11-4/11) |
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Eureka Day City Lights Theater Company (9/24-10/18) |
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Forbidden Kiss LIVE - RAW Boheme at Santa Rosa, CA The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (7/17-7/17) |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sat Aug 22 8pm Quinn's Lighthouse (8/22-8/22) |
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Voices of Rock LIVE in Laguna Beach | July 30 - August 2, 2026 The Laguna Playhouse (7/30-8/02) |
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Dan Hoyle’s Takes All Kinds The Marsh San Francisco (8/01-8/07) |
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Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Sat July 11 7pm Elbo Room Jack London (7/11-7/11) |