A poetic and harsh portrayal of a family on the brink of change.
Atri Banerjee’s highly acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, first seen at Royal Exchange Theatre in late 2022, will be playing at the Rose Theatre, Kingston from Wednesday 17 April - Saturday 4 May before moving to Bristol Old Vic, Theatre Royal Bath and Alexandra Palace through late spring.
The cast includes BAFTA nominee Geraldine Somerville (Cracker, Gosford Park, and the Harry Potter film series) reprising her acclaimed portrayal of Amanda Wingfield, who is joined by new cast members Kasper Hilton-Hille (Tom Wingfield), Zacchaeus Kayode (Jim O’Connor), and Natalie Kimmerling (Laura Wingfield).
The creative team includes Atri Banerjee (Director), Rosanna Vize (Designer), Lee Curran (Lighting Designer), Giles Thomas (Composer and Sound Designer), Anthony Missen (Movement Director), Helena Palmer CDG (Casting Director), Darren Sinnott (Associate Director), Alys Whitehead (Associate Designer) and Robbie Butler (Associate Lighting Designer).
Tom, the play’s narrator, 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.
Banerjee’s acclaimed production reimagines Williams' semi-autobiographical masterpiece, exploring the intimacy and intensity of the complex web of love and loyalty that binds families together.
Neil Murray, Interim CEO of The Belgrade Theatre, said, “The Glass Menagerie is one of the great plays of the 20th Century. We are thrilled to be opening the revival of Atri Banerjee’s highly acclaimed production, here at the Belgrade, with such a brilliant cast and team.”
THE GLASS MENAGERIE: TOUR VENUES
- Rose Theatre — 17 April-4 May
- Bristol Old Vic — 7-11 May
- Theatre Royal Bath — 13-18 May
- Alexandra Palace — 22 May-1 June
Further Information: What's On | Rose Theatre, Kingston, London