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Trafalgar Theatre

Duncan Macmillan’s intoxicating play returns to London, starring Olivier Award winner Denise Gough as an actor struggling with addiction.

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Almost 10 years since its 5-star premiere at the National Theatre, Duncan Macmillan’s hit play People Places and Things returns to London for a second, strictly limited, West End season. Denise Gough reprises her “ingenious” (The New York Times) performance as an actor who enters rehab after her life spins out of control in this “heady, superb and intoxicating” (What’s On Stage) drama at Trafalgar Theatre. It is one of the biggest stage events of the year with a breathtaking central performance, so book early to not miss out.

About People Place and Things

Emma was living life to the full, until she wasn’t. Now she’s in rehab, and the first step to recovery is admitting she has a problem. But what if the problem isn’t with Emma, but with everything else around her? When intoxication feels like the only way to survive in the modern world, is sobriety an option?

Duncan Macmillan (Lungs; 1984) and director Jeremy Herrin’s (Best of Enemies) People, Places and Things is one of the most acclaimed plays of the 21st century. It debuted at the National Theatre in 2015 and swiftly transferred for its first West End season. A run in New York and a UK tour followed, and now it is audiences’ second chance to catch this vivid tale of acting, addiction and the blurred lines of performance in London.

Denise Gough in People Places and Things

Denise Gough won an Olivier Award for her performance as Emma in this fierce and compelling portrait of addiction, with Time Out boldly declaring her performance, “the best since Mark Rylance’s in Jerusalem”. Gough has since appeared in Star Wars spin-off Andor and the National Theatre’s huge revival of Angels in America, but it is her fearless turn in Macmillan’s play that marks her as one of the greatest modern actresses to see on stage.

Don’t Miss People Places and Things Tickets at Trafalgar Theatre

This is a rare second chance to see Denise Gough’s stunning, star-making role in a play that wowed theatregoers on both sides of the Atlantic. Book your tickets now for People Places and Things in its triumphant return to London.

Sorry this show closed 10 August 2024, we recommend these similar productions.

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Performance dates:
09 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024
Running time:
2 hours and 20 minutes including an interval.
Age recommendation:
Best for age 14+. See Audience Notes for content warnings.
Audience Notes:
This production features strong language and themes of substance abuse & addiction. Strobe lighting effects are used.

People, Places and Things Reviews

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189 Reviews
  • 5 Stars72%
  • 4 Stars23%
  • 3 Stars3%
  • 2 Stars2%
  • 1 Stars1%

User Reviews

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I for once do not know where to begin. Next to Normal deals with mental health and this deals with addiction but on such an incredibly profound level. At times moved to tears and another theatre visit where you could hear a pin drop. Denise Gou Read more

Performance date: 02 July 2024
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WOW, Denise Gough gives a stunning performance and is supported by an excellent cast. I usually avoid plays that might look a bit downcast but I booked it due to great reviews. We both enjoyed the play and it was being recorded for NT Live.

Performance date: 26 June 2024
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Having seen this back in 2015 at the National Theatre, I knew a repeat visit was in order when it announced a short West End run as it was my favourite play of that particular year. Denise Gough reprises her Olivier award winning role in 'People, Pl Read more

Performance date: 30 May 2024
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