''People, Places and Things'' is a play by the

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playwright Duncan Macmillan. The inaugural production was directed by

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and staged at the National Theatre in London in 2015. The play was widely praised by critics for its depiction of addiction, and

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, in the central role, won the

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for Best Actress. The production transferred to

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in 2016.

won the Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role.Review
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Awards and nominations

References

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