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BIO

For the National Theatre, Ian MacNeil has designed Angels in America Parts One and Two, Everyman, Machinal (Critics' Circle Award - Designer), An Inspector Calls (also West End and international; Olivier and Critic Circle Awards - Designer) and The Amen Corner. For the Royal Court: Far Away (also West End and New York), A Number, Via Dolorosa (also West End and Broadway), Plasticine (Evening Standard Award - Designer) and In Basildon. For the Young Vic: Afore Night Come, Herge's Adventures of Tintin, Vernon God Little and A Doll's House (West End and BAM). For the Almeida: Medea, Festen (West End and Broadway; Evening Standard Award - Designer) and Little Revolution. For DV8: Enter Achilles and Bound to Please. For West End: Billy Elliot the Musical (also Broadway and international; Tony Award - Designer); and for Broadway: Betrayal.

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Productions

Angels in AmericaAngels in America
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Design
Angels in AmericaAngels in America
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
An Inspector CallsAn Inspector Calls
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Designer[Replacement]
BetrayalBetrayal
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
Billy ElliotBilly Elliot
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Scenic Designer
Billy ElliotBilly Elliot
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
Festen
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Billy ElliotBilly Elliot
 
[West End, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Via Dolorosa
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
An Inspector Calls
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Ian MacNeil, Angels in America

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Set Design

Ian MacNeil, A Doll's House

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design

Ian MacNeil, Billy Elliot


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Ian MacNeil, Billy Elliot, The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Set Design

Ian MacNeil, Billy Elliot


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2004 - Best Designer

Ian MacNeil Festen


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2002 - Best Designer

Ian MacNeil Plasticine


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2002 - Best Designer

Ian MacNeilA Number


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Set Design

Ian MacNeil, An Inspector Calls

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Set Designer

Ian MacNeilMachinal

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Scenic Design

Ian MacNeil , An Inspector Calls


winner
Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Set Designer

Ian MacNeilAn Inspector Calls

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Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS, Theatre Royal Glasgow Photo
Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS, Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - May 24, 2023

30 years on from Stephen Daldry’s National Theatre debut, an inspector has called in Glasgow. Thankfully, we are delighted he is here to present this timeless theatrical masterpiece.
Which Broadway Shows Have Received the Most Tony Nominations Ever? Photo
Which Broadway Shows Have Received the Most Tony Nominations Ever?
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2023

While many stellar productions are poised to earn multiple nominations this season, it will take quite a few to stand up to the current record holders. Below, check out which Broadway shows hold the records for the most-Tony nominated productions of all time.
30th Anniversary Tour Of AN INSPECTOR CALLS Visits Brighton This November Photo
30th Anniversary Tour Of AN INSPECTOR CALLS Visits Brighton This November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

The 30th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry's seminal production of JB Priestley's classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS will visit Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 November 2022. 
AN INSPECTOR CALLS Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre This Month Photo
AN INSPECTOR CALLS Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022

PW Productions have announced the full cast for the 30th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry's seminal production of JB Priestley's classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS which will visit Milton Keynes Theatre 27 Sep - 01 Oct.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of AN INSPECTOR CALLS Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of AN INSPECTOR CALLS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2022

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the 30th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry’s seminal production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS which opens at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Friday 9 September.
Cast Announced For AN INSPECTOR CALLS 30th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour Photo
Cast Announced For AN INSPECTOR CALLS 30th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2022

The full cast has been announced for the 30th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry's seminal production of JB Priestley's classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS which opens at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Friday 9 September.
Casting Announced For AN INSPECTOR CALLS at Theatre Royal Photo
Casting Announced For AN INSPECTOR CALLS at Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2020

PW Productions have announced the full cast of the UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry's seminal production of JB Priestley's classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS which runs at Theatre Royal Tuesday 24 - Saturday 29 March.
AN INSPECTOR CALLS Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton Photo
AN INSPECTOR CALLS Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2020

Full casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry's seminal production of JB Priestley's classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS which heads to Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 25 a?" Saturday 29 February.
BWW Review: BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL at Adelaide Festival Theatre Photo
BWW Review: BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL at Adelaide Festival Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Jan 4, 2020

Be sure to get tickets before it sells out the entire season.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Opens Tonight In Adelaide Photo
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Opens Tonight In Adelaide
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2019

Universal Theatrical Group, Working Title Films, Greene Light Stage, Michael Coppel Entertainments and Louise Withers Presents are thrilled that Adelaide audiences will finally have a chance to experience the magic of the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical for the first time. The show officially opens in Adelaide tonight, December 31, at the Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre.
Lisa Sontag Joins BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Australian Production Photo
Lisa Sontag Joins BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Australian Production
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2019

The producers of Billy Elliot the Musical have today confirmed that unfortunately due to personal circumstances Kelley Abbey is unable to continue in her role as Mrs Wilkinson and has had to withdraw from the production.
BWW REVIEW: BILLY ELLIOT Is A Celebration Of Dance And Having The Courage To Follow Y Photo
BWW REVIEW: BILLY ELLIOT Is A Celebration Of Dance And Having The Courage To Follow Your Dreams No Matter What Society Says
by Jade Kops - Oct 21, 2019

BILLY ELLIOT, Elton John and Lee Hall's multi award winning musical theatre adaptation of Stephen Daldry's movie of the same name returns to Sydney for its 10th Anniversary Australian Tour.
The Best In UK Performance Design Talent Opening Display At V&A Photo
The Best In UK Performance Design Talent Opening Display At V&A
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2019

Staging Places celebrates the diversity of British performance design across spaces and genres. This display presents costumes, set designs, models, photos, drawings and puppets that reveal the creative process behind designing for performance.
Summer Flashback: BILLY ELLIOT Opens on Broadway! Photo
Summer Flashback: BILLY ELLIOT Opens on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 12, 2019

We're feeling electricity because we're looking back at the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Billy Elliot! Take a look at the show's opening night at Broadway's Imperial Theatre with the show's stars David Alvarez, Gregory Jbara, Santino Fontana, and more! Be sure to check out all the footage!
Casting Announced For Stephen Daldry's Production Of AN INSPECTOR CALLS Photo
Casting Announced For Stephen Daldry's Production Of AN INSPECTOR CALLS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2019

PW Productions have announced the full cast of the UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry's seminal production of JB Priestley's classic thriller "AN INSPECTOR CALLS" which opens at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Friday 6 September 2019 before visiting Mayflower Theatre Southampton, Hull New Theatre, Theatre Severn Shrewsbury, King's Theatre Edinburgh, Oxford Playhouse, Newcastle Theatre Royal, Malvern Theatres, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Buxton Opera House, New Wimbledon Theatre, The Lowry Salford, Milton Keynes Theatre, Bradford Alhambra, Liverpool Playhouse, Theatre Royal Nottingham, Brighton Theatre Royal, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Cardiff New Theatre, Cambridge Arts Theatre, Glasgow Theatre Royal, Yvonne Arnaud Guildford, Sheffield Lyceum, Sunderland Empire, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, The Orchard Theatre Dartford and Curve Leicester.
The National Theatre Announces 15 Productions Of New Plays And Fresh Adaptations By L Photo
The National Theatre Announces 15 Productions Of New Plays And Fresh Adaptations By Leading Writers
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2019

The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.
Four Boys Announced To Play Billy In BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Australia 2019-20 Photo
Four Boys Announced To Play Billy In BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Australia 2019-20
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2019

The producers of Billy Elliot the Musical are thrilled to announce they have found the four incredible young actors who will play the title role in the multi award-winning smash hit's 10th Anniversary Australian Tour.
BWW Review: TOP GIRLS, National Theatre Photo
BWW Review: TOP GIRLS, National Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Apr 4, 2019

Caryl Churchill's ground-breaking 1982 work comes to the National for the first time - and, also a first, with a full cast rather than actors doubling up, as the playwright had originally intended. It adds to the expansive feel of Lyndsey Turner's production, particularly effective in the play's still audacious opening.
12 Performance Designers Selected To Represent The UK At The Prague Quadrennial Photo
12 Performance Designers Selected To Represent The UK At The Prague Quadrennial
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2019

The Society of British Theatre designers are delighted to announce the twelve performance designers selected to represent the United Kingdom at the prestigious Prague Quadrennial.
Photo Flash: First Look at the National's TOP GIRLS Photo
Photo Flash: First Look at the National's TOP GIRLS
by Julie Musbach - Mar 29, 2019

Marlene is the first woman to head the Top Girls employment agency. But she has no plans to stop there. With Maggie in at Number 10 and a spirit of optimism consuming the country, Marlene knows that the future belongs to women like her.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ian MacNeil been nominated for?

Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for A Doll's House, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Billy Elliot , Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Billy Elliot, The Musical, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Billy Elliot, Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Festen, Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Plasticine, Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for A Number, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for An Inspector Calls, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Machinal , Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for An Inspector Calls and Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for An Inspector Calls.

What awards has Ian MacNeil won?

- Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Billy Elliot, The Musical - Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Festen - Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Plasticine - Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for A Number - Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for An Inspector Calls - Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for An Inspector Calls

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