The Weight of Air: Why Duncan Macmillan’s “Lungs” Will Leave You Breathless
Go see it. But bring tissues. And maybe a Xanax. Have you seen or read Lungs ? What did you think of the ending? Let me know in the comments below. lungs by duncan macmillan
M (the man) does the math out loud. He calculates the carbon footprint of a single human life. He counts the flights, the plastic nappies, the energy consumption. He spirals: “Having a child is the single worst thing you can do for the planet.” The Weight of Air: Why Duncan Macmillan’s “Lungs”
There is a scene in the second half involving a concert and a phone call that is, without hyperbole, one of the most heartbreaking sequences ever written for the stage. It reminds us that while we worry about the future of the planet, we often forget to survive the present moment. Have you seen or read Lungs
Because the stage is empty, the actors have to build the entire world with their words and breath. They simulate sex, push imaginary trolleys, and age decades in a single blackout.