The Glass Menagerie
By Tennessee Williams | Directed by Atri BanerjeeInspired... a symbolic slow dance of tensions, fears and desires
Striking
An exquisite production
A powerful mix of longing and despair
Astonishing... heart-wrenching and incredibly human
Bristol Post
Atri Banerjee’s acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, first seen at the Royal Exchange Theatre, returns starring Geraldine Somerville (Gosford Park) as Amanda.
Tom escapes a suffocating home life through cigarettes and long visits to the movies while his sister, Laura, withdraws into her records and collection of glass animals. But their mother, Amanda, harbours dreams for them far beyond their shabby apartment. When Tom brings home a potential suitor for Laura, Amanda seizes the opportunity to try and change their fortunes forever.
The Glass Menagerie is a poetic portrayal of a family on the brink of change. This intimate and intense memory play explores the complex web of love and loyalty that binds families together.
Photo: Marc Brenner
The Glass Menagerie is presented by special arrangement with The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee.
Moving and magical
Daily Mail
Halfway between memory, dream and something entirely imagined. Heart-wrenching.
The Telegraph
Astonishing refresh upturns a delicate classic
The Guardian
Tellingly threaded through with epoch-hopping music... Tennessee Williams meets Whitney Houston
The Observer
Photos: Marc Brenner
Photos: DMLK
