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BIO

For MTC: Top Girls. In New York: Escaped Alone (BAM); Cloud Nine (Atlantic); Love and Information (Minetta Lane/NYTW); Cock (Duke on 42nd/STP); King Lear, The Book of Grace, Drunk Enough to Say I Love You? (The Public Theater); John Gabriel Borkman (BAM/Abbey Theatre); Dying City (Lincoln Center); A Number (NYTW); 4.48 Psychosis (St. Ann's Warehouse). Recently in London: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Father, Glengarry Glen Ross (West End); The Children, The Wolf From the Door, Circle Mirror Transformation, Love and Information, Cock (Royal Court); Bakkhai, A Delicate Balance, Judgment Day (Almeida); Wild, #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei, And No More Shall We Part (Hampstead); Roots (Donmar); Dido Queen of Carthage, The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other, Exiles (National Theatre). Film: A Number (HBO/BBC).

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Productions

Glass. Kill. What If If Only. Imp.Glass. Kill. What If If Only. Imp.
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
UnicornUnicorn
 
[West End, 2025]
Director
The Night of the IguanaThe Night of the Iguana
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
True WestTrue West
 
[Broadway, 2018] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
The ChildrenThe Children
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
Escaped AloneEscaped Alone
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Escaped AloneEscaped Alone
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
Cloud NineCloud Nine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
The FatherThe Father
 
[West End, 2015]
Director
Love and InformationLove and Information
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
CockCock
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
King LearKing Lear
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
The Book Of GraceThe Book Of Grace
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
Top GirlsTop Girls
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
Director
Drunk Enough To Say I Love You?
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Dying City
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Direction

James MacDonald, Love and Information

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Director

James Macdonald, Cock

Olivier Awards - 1977 - Musical of the Year

James MacDonald, Something's Afoot

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More Than 1200 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 Photo
More Than 1200 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

1236 shows span many genres of the Fringe programme, including cabaret and variety; children's shows; comedy; dance, physical theatre and circus; music; musicals and opera; spoken word; and theatre.
GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Extends at The Public Photo
GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by playwright Caryl Churchill. The production has been extended! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
LITTLE BROTHER Comes to Soho Theatre This Autumn Photo
LITTLE BROTHER Comes to Soho Theatre This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Soho Theatre has announced its 2025 theatre season, with the world premiere of LITTLE BROTHER by Eoin McAndrew, winner of the 2024 Verity Bargate Award, this October. Tickets are now on sale.  
Photos: GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP Rehearsals at The Public Photo
Photos: GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP Rehearsals at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for The Public Theater’s production of GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: Mike Bartlett's UNICORN Canters Into The West End Photo
Review Roundup: Mike Bartlett's UNICORN Canters Into The West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 14, 2025

Unicorn is Mike Bartlett's explicit, funny and provocative new play, directed by James Macdonald, starring Nicola Walker, Stephen Mangan and Erin Doherty. What did the critics think?
Review: UNICORN, Garrick Theatre Photo
Review: UNICORN, Garrick Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 14, 2025

You would think that Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan had had enough of acting roles surrounding marital discord. In Abi Morgan's hugely popular TV series The Split, the pair have been up and down on the rollercoaster of marriage for years. Now reunited on stage, alongside Erin Doherty, for Mike Bartlett's provocative new play, Unicorn, this is a stellar cast, with an excellent writer. So why does it feel rather hollow?
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public Photo
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Learn more.
Lupita Nyong’o's Brother Junior Will Join Her in Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH Photo
Lupita Nyong’o's Brother Junior Will Join Her in Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast and the production dates ahead of this summer’s production of TWELFTH NIGHT. See who is staring and learn how to attend.
Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More Photo
Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Details have been announced for the RSC's Summer 2025 season and upcoming festive family show, The BFG. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
UNICORN By Mike Bartlett Opens At The Garrick Theatre This February Photo
UNICORN By Mike Bartlett Opens At The Garrick Theatre This February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

Unicorn will debut at the Garrick Theatre in the West End from 4 February for strictly limited run until 26 April 2025
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; LA LLAMADA at Spanish Theatre Repertory Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast Set For BELLY OF THE BEAST at Finborough Theatre Photo
Cast Set For BELLY OF THE BEAST at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of Belly of the Beast, an award-winning new play from a debut playwright, Saana Sze. Learn more about the show and the cast here!
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相�'� At The Public Theater Photo
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相�'� At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater announced the cast for SUMO 相撲, featuring a diverse ensemble of performers. The production explores themes of tradition and identity through the lens of sumo wrestling.
UNICORN Will Make Premiere at the Garrick Theatre Photo
UNICORN Will Make Premiere at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

The world premiere of Mike Bartlett’s new play Unicorn, directed by James Macdonald, starring Nicola Walker (Polly), Stephen Mangan (Nick), and Erin Doherty (Kate), will debut at the Garrick Theatre.
Show of the Week: Save up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT Photo
Show of the Week: Save up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

Save up to 40% on tickets to Waiting For Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Tickets are available from £25. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Save Up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket Photo
Save Up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

Save up to 40% on tickets to Waiting For Godot  at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Tickets are available from £45!
4.48 PSYCHOSIS Transfers to The Other Place Next Year Photo
4.48 PSYCHOSIS Transfers to The Other Place Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

The Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Court Theatre have announced a new co-production of 4.48 Psychosis, which sees the original cast and creative team re-visit Sarah Kane’s final masterpiece 25 years on.
WAITING FOR GODOT Adds Additional Week of Performances At Theatre Royal Haymarket Photo
WAITING FOR GODOT Adds Additional Week of Performances At Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

An additional week of performances has been added for Waiting for Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket, now running until 21 December 2024.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has James Macdonald been nominated for?

Direction (Obie Awards) for Love and Information, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Cock and Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Something's Afoot.

What awards has James Macdonald won?

James Macdonald has won the Obie Award for Direction for his work on Love and Information.

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