Macmillan | Lungs Duncan

by Duncan Macmillan is a high-octane, two-hander play that dissects the ethical and emotional complexities of modern parenthood in an era of environmental collapse. First premiered in 2011 at the Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C., the play has become a global theatrical staple, known for its minimalist staging and raw, "muscular" dialogue. Plot and Structure: A Relationship on Fast-Forward

"Lungs" premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 2011 and has since been performed at numerous theaters around the world, including the New York Theatre Workshop in 2013. lungs duncan macmillan

: The characters are "thoughtful, educated, and middle-class" individuals struggling to do the right thing while facing overpopulation and erratic weather. by Duncan Macmillan is a high-octane, two-hander play