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The Glass Menagerie - Alexandra Palace Tickets

Bear witness to Tennesse William's semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Glass Menagerie.

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This production is recommended for ages 12+.

Performance dates

22 May 2024 - 1 June 2024

Run time 2hrs 40mins (incl. interval)

Includes interval

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The Glass Menagerie Tickets

The Glass Menagerie is an impassioned and provocative adaptation of the classic Tennessee Williams' play. The powerful and moving production, based on the life of Tennessee Williams, will run at the Alexandra Palace this Spring. This show is not to be missed. Book your tickets today!

About The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie was written by Tennessee Williams in 1944, and reflects his life in an autobiographical way. The play has been adapted for the stage and has received tremendous success globally. The Rose Theatre, Alexandra Palace Theatre, and Belgrade Theatre production in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre, is bringing the play back for a limited run.

Revolving around a single family, each member's complexities and realities are portrayed in an emotional and realistic way. Tom withdraws from his home life and covers up his real life with movies and cigarettes. Laura retreats within herself using her love for records and collection of glass animals. Meanwhile, their mother lives in a bubble and dreams of a better life for her children, far away from their current existence. However, one day, Tom brings a potential suitor for Laura home, and their mother finally finds a way out of the nightmare they have been living in.

The play explores how family ties can bind a family, and questions whether blood is really thicker than water.

Fun Facts and Critical Acclaim

• Director, Atri Banerjee, won Best Director at The Stage Debut Awards in 2019.

Geraldine Somerville made her professional debut in Manchester’s Royal Exchange in the Tennessee Williams’ classic The Glass Menagerie in 1989.

Creatives of The Glass Menagerie

Book - Tennessee Williams • Director - Atri Banerjee

Cast of The Glass Menagerie

Amanda - Geraldine Somerville

Access

Captioned Performance - Tue 28 May, 7.30pm. Audio Described Performance - Wed 29 May, 7.30pm