‘Memory is seated predominantly in the heart’ – Tennessee Williams.
Six time Academy Award nominated actressAmy Adams makes her West End debut in a new production of Tennessee Williams’s celebrated memory play, THE GLASS MENAGERIE directed by Jeremy Herrin (Wolf Hall Trilogy, People Places and Things, This House) at the Duke of York’s Theatre. Paul Hilton (The Inheritance, Lady Macbeth, A Very British Scandal), Tom Glynn-Carney (The Ferryman, Dunkirk), Lizzie Annis and Victor Alli complete the stellar cast.
Shattered by her husband’s abandonment, Amanda Wingfield’s steely focus remains locked on her future security and that of her children, Tom and Laura. Her determination collides with her children’s dreams and ambitions. While Tom feels trapped by his life in St Louis, the pressure Amanda forces upon her daughter to secure her future is crushing both their relationship and Laura’s fragile self-esteem. As attentions quickly turn to securing a suitor for Laura, the fine thread that connects dignity to desperation is pulled taut.
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What is The Glass Menagerie about?
Abandoned by her husband, Amanda Wingfield sets her focus on her future and the safety and security of herself and her children, Tom and Laura. It’s not long before her determination starts to clash with the dreams and ambitions of her children. Tom feels trapped, but the pressure on Laura is a real threat to her self-esteem. With all focus turning to finding Laura a suitor, family ties and self-worth are tested as they try to secure the future of their family.
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Running Time
2 hours 20 minutes, including interval.
Cast & Creatives
Amy Adams (Amanda Wingfield), Victor Alli (The Gentleman Caller), Lizzie Annis (Laura Wingfield), Tom Glynn-Carney (Tom Wingfield – Younger), Paul Hilton (Tom Wingfield – Older).
Named in 1894 for King George V, the Duke of York’s Theatre was originally called Trafalgar Square Theatre. It often features transfers from Off West End theatres like the Almedia Theatre (The Doctor) or the Kiln Theatre (The Son).
Where is The Glass Menagerie playing?
The Glass Menagerie is currently playing at the Duke of York's Theatre.
How long is The Glass Menagerie and when does it finish?
The Glass Menagerie is 2 hours 20 minutes (incl. interval). Performances starting at 2:30pm finish at approx. 4:50pm, and performances starting at 7:30pm finish at approx. 9:50pm.
What is the age guidance for The Glass Menagerie?
LOVEtheatre has not been made aware of age guidance for this show.
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