Duncan MacMillan

Latest News on Duncan MacMillan:
Duluth Playhouse Underground Opens EVERY BRILLIANT THING In The Lab (Mar 19, 2025)

Review: MCT's EVERY BRILLIANT THING Finds Joy & Hope in Simple Pleasures (Mar 10, 2025)

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Cate Blanchett in THE SEAGULL? (Mar 7, 2025)

Photos

Jeremy Herrin, Denise Gough & Duncan Macmillan

Date:

05/15/2024

From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at the Trafalgar Theatre

Duncan Macmillan

Date:

05/15/2024

From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at the Trafalgar Theatre

Duncan MacMillan

Date:

10/03/2019

From: Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For LUNGS at the Old Vic, Starring Claire Foy and Matt Smith

Robert Icke, Sonia Friedman and Duncan Macmillan

Date:

06/23/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Big Brother Has its Eyes on the 1984 Opening Night Celebration

Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan

Date:

06/23/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Big Brother Has its Eyes on the 1984 Opening Night Celebration

Duncan Macmillan

Date:

06/23/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Big Brother Has its Eyes on the 1984 Opening Night Celebration

Jeremy Herrin and playwright Duncan MacMillan

Date:

03/24/2016

From: Photo Flash: PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Celebrates Opening Night at Wyndham's Theatre

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Photo

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

PEOPLE PLACES AND THINGS by Duncan Macmillan, , Writer - Duncan Macmillan, Director - Jeremy Herrin, Set Designer - Bunny Christie, Westend, 2016,, Credit: Johan Persson/

Date:

03/22/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Richard Fleeshman, Maxwell Caulfield, Louise Dearman and More in GUYS AND DOLLS UK Tour

Patrick Daly, Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian, Jonny Donahoe, Duncan MacMillan and Tom W Photo

Patrick Daly, Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian, Jonny Donahoe, Duncan MacMillan and Tom Wirtshafter

Date:

12/08/2014

From: Photo Flash: Michael Shannon, David Cromer, Jackie Hoffman and More at Barrow Street's EVERY BRILLIANT THING Celebration

Playwright Duncan MacMillan

Date:

12/08/2014

From: Photo Flash: Michael Shannon, David Cromer, Jackie Hoffman and More at Barrow Street's EVERY BRILLIANT THING Celebration

Productions

Rosmersholm

[West End, 2019]

Adaptor

1984

[Broadway, 2017]

Director

1984

[West End, 2016]

Director

Writing

1984 (Icke, MacMillan)

Playwright

People, Places & Things

Author

Paul Auster's City of Glass

Author

Lungs

Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play

Duncan Macmillan, People, Places & Things

Videos

VIDEO: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room of EVERY BRILLIANT THING at The Geffen Playhouse

by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-08-27 14:30:21

VIDEO: Olivia Wilde Sends Jennifer Lawrence Matzah Ball Soup Following '1984' Inciden Video

VIDEO: Olivia Wilde Sends Jennifer Lawrence Matzah Ball Soup Following '1984' Incident

by Caryn Robbins - 2017-07-26 08:40:41

VIDEO: Olivia Wilde Talks Telling 'Intense Story' in Broadway's '1984'

by Caryn Robbins - 2017-07-07 11:28:23

VIDEO: Olivia Wilde Says Broadway's 1984 Is Like 'A Really Scary Ride'

by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-15 09:06:39

VIDEO: Olivia Wilde Talks 'Disturbing' Relevance of Broadway's '1984'

by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-14 07:23:14

STAGE TUBE: Interview with Brooke Bloom and Ryan King of LUNGS - Opens Tonight!

by BWW News Desk - 2012-05-23 11:29:58

News

Duluth Playhouse Underground Opens EVERY BRILLIANT THING In The Lab Photo

Duluth Playhouse Underground Opens EVERY BRILLIANT THING In The Lab
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Duluth Playhouse Underground will present Every Brilliant Thing, a one-person play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Review: MCT's EVERY BRILLIANT THING Finds Joy & Hope in Simple Pleasures Photo

Review: MCT's EVERY BRILLIANT THING Finds Joy & Hope in Simple Pleasures
by Kelsey Lawler - Mar 10, 2025

Ice cream. The color yellow. Roller coasters. There are so many life-affirming, wonderful things in this world. Every Brilliant Thing is a one-man (or one-woman) show that celebrates life in all its brilliance—and resilience.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Cate Blanchett in THE SEAGULL? Photo

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Cate Blanchett in THE SEAGULL?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 7, 2025

Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke make their return to the stage in Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s The Seagull. What did the critics think?

Review: THE SEAGULL, Starring Cate Blanchett, Barbican Theatre Photo

Review: THE SEAGULL, Starring Cate Blanchett, Barbican Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 7, 2025

A radical reworking from its German director and co-adaptor that misses as much as it hits

EVERY BRILLIANT THING to Open The 2025 Santa Fe Playhouse Season Photo

EVERY BRILLIANT THING to Open The 2025 Santa Fe Playhouse Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

Opening its 2025 season, the Santa Fe Playhouse will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donohoe, directed by Colin Hovde. Learn how to purchase tickets.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Begins Performances At Riverside Theatre This Month Photo

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Begins Performances At Riverside Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Riverside Theatre has announced the next production of the 2024-2025 Waxlax Stage season, Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe. Every Brilliant Thing, part of the Bobbie Olsen Series on the Waxlax Stage, plays Riverside Theatre from March 25 – April 13, 2025.

Paines Plough Reveals 2025 Programming Photo

Paines Plough Reveals 2025 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Paines Plough has announced its programming for 2025, with two new commissions set to tour the UK. This follows the company’s 50th anniversary fundraising gala at the Criterion Theatre earlier this month.

Photos: Inside Paines Plough’s 50th Anniversary Gala Photo

Photos: Inside Paines Plough’s 50th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Photos have been released from Paines Plough’s star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala which took place last night at the Criterion Theatre. Check out the photos below!

Photos: THE SEAGULL Starring Cate Blanchett And More In Rehearsal Photo

Photos: THE SEAGULL Starring Cate Blanchett And More In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

Check out photos from inside rehearsal for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!

Programming Set For Paines Plough’s 50th Anniversary Gala Photo

Programming Set For Paines Plough’s 50th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Paines Plough has announced programming for its star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala taking place in February at the Criterion Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

The Tampa Repertory Theatre Presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING At USF Theatre Centre Photo

The Tampa Repertory Theatre Presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING At USF Theatre Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

The Tampa Repertory Theatre will present the hit Off-Broadway play, EVERY BRILLIANT THING by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, at USF Theatre Centre, January 31 - February February 2 and February 6-9.

Barbican Theatre Adds Four Shows to Spring Season Lineup Photo

Barbican Theatre Adds Four Shows to Spring Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

The Barbican Centre has announced four further productions, presented by the Barbican Theatre, to complete its spring season drawing on themes of gathering and renewal.

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Comes to Coal Mine Theatre Photo

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Comes to Coal Mine Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

In February, Toronto’s COAL MINE THEATRE will resume their 10th anniversary season with the Canadian premiere of Duncan Macmillan’s PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS.

Verb Theatre To Present EVERY BRILLIANT THING This April Photo

Verb Theatre To Present EVERY BRILLIANT THING This April
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Verb Theatre will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING from April 10 - 19, 2025 at Pumphouse Theatre - The Joyce Doolittle Theatre, starring Karen Johnson Diamond.

Critics' Choice: Aliya Al-Hassan's Women of the Year 2024 Photo

Critics' Choice: Aliya Al-Hassan's Women of the Year 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 19, 2024

Who run the world? Well in 2024, the women certainly showed what they could do.

Apollinaire Theatre Company Presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING/CADA COSA MARAVILLOSA Photo

Apollinaire Theatre Company Presents EVERY BRILLIANT THING/CADA COSA MARAVILLOSA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024

Apollinaire Theatre Company will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING/CADA COSA MARAVILLOSA by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Starring Jessie Fisher Extends at Writers Theatre Photo

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Starring Jessie Fisher Extends at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

Writers Theatre has added a week of performances to the hilarious and compassionate production of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, directed by Kimberly Senior, and starring Jessie Fisher. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Gulfshore Playhouse to Open the Struthers Studio With EVERY BRILLIANT THING Photo

Gulfshore Playhouse to Open the Struthers Studio With EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

The cast and creative team has been announced for the poignant and unforgettable play Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe.

Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at USD Theatre, Vermillion, SD Photo

Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at USD Theatre, Vermillion, SD
by Sonja Niles - Oct 27, 2024

What did our critic think of EVERY BRILLIANT THING at USD Theatre?

Review: 1984 al TEATRO QUIRINO VITTORIO GASSMAN Photo

Review: 1984 al TEATRO QUIRINO VITTORIO GASSMAN
by Ettore Farrattini - Oct 23, 2024

Al Teatro Quirino di Roma ha debuttato una nuova versione teatrale di 1984, il celeberrimo romanzo di George Orwell, originariamente pubblicato nel 1949 e presentato in un meticoloso adattamento curato da Robert Icke e Duncan Macmillion.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Duncan MacMillan written?

Duncan MacMillan has written 4 shows including 1984 (Playwright), Paul Auster's City of Glass (Author), People, Places & Things (Author), Lungs (Playwright).

What awards has Duncan MacMillan been nominated for?

and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for People, Places & Things.

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