James ( Loy ). born 1959, Scottish composer and conductor; his works include two symphonies, the orchestral work Confession of Isobel Gowdie (1990), and the operas Ines de Castro (1996) and The Sacrifice (2007)
Sir Kenneth. 1929–92, British choreographer, dancer, and ballet director; chief choreographer for the Royal Ballet from 1970
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The play, directed by Jeremy Herrin and Mr. Macmillan, has been produced widely, including at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
The production, directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan, involves every level of the Hudson Theatre.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
“Jaw-jaw is better than war-war,” Harold Macmillan once said, sharpening a phrase coined by Winston Churchill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Twenty years in the making, it will see the introduction of the new family member, while old favourites from the first two books will also return for "an exciting new adventure", publisher Macmillan said.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
I came to practise against professionals like Frew Macmillan, Peter Fleming and Fred McNair.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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