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The Glass Menagerie in London
Starring:
Amy Adams
The Glass Menagerie previews at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 23rd May 2022 and is set to run for fourteen weeks. Amy Adams makes her West End debut as Amanda Wingfield in a new production directed by Jeremy Herrin, who co-founded Second Half Productions along with Alan Stacey and Rob O’Rahilly. Paul Hilton, Tom Glynn-Carney, Lizzie Annis and Victor Alli will also star in the drama, a genuine Tennessee Williams’ classic of a memory play.
The award-winning director Jeremy Herrin has created bold new staging for this fabulous drama, which cleverly explores the fragility of memory. This is Tennessee Williams’ hugely popular semi-autobiographical masterpiece, and the amazing six-time Academy Award nominated and two-time Golden Globe winning actress Amy Adams takes on the starring role. The talented Tony award-nominee Paul Hilton and Tom Glynn-Carney both play the character of Tom, each at a different stage in his life, and they’re joined by Lizzie Annis as Laura, and Victor Alli as The Gentleman Caller.
What's the plot of The Glass Menagerie?
Amanda Wingfield is a former Southern Belle. She is living precariously with her children, Tom and Laura, trapped in the gap between the past and the present. Jeremy Herrin has called Williams’ 1944 drama “one of the best plays ever written – and probably one of the hardest plays to do because it is so fragile and poetic”. He’s also a massive fan of Amy Adams, calling her “a class act” , a versatile performer with the nuanced approach needed to reveal the interior life of Amanda. And how about Amanda herself? She was described by Tennessee Williams as a woman of “great but confused vitality clinging frantically to another time and place”.
The plot? Amanda Wingfield is shattered when her husband abandons her. But she retains enough backbone to care about the future security of herself and her children, Tom and Laura. Sadly her ambitions don’t blend well with those of her progeny. Tom feels horribly trapped by his life in St Louis, and Amanda pressures Laura into creating a safe future for herself, making the girl feel crushed and bullied. As her mother’s attentions focus on finding a suitor for Laura, the gap between dignity and desperation widens.
Who is The Glass Menagerie for?
The Glass Menagerie is recommended for people who are old enough to appreciate the subtleties and seriousness of adult relationships.
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Sunday, 28 August 2022
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All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing The Glass Menagerie.
Please note the reviews below are from an old production of The Glass Menagerie.
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Serviceable but nothing specialA serviceable production let down by the worst stage design I have ever seen.
N Reviewed on 15 August 2022 by Neville
Orpington, United Kingdom
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Amazing acting!While T. Williams has great plays, this one is not a particularly exciting story. However it was brought to life beautifully by the cast and the narrator. The photos / lights playing in the background also added to the story. Amazing performance!
A Reviewed on 28 May 2022 by Alexandra
London, United Kingdom
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good dramaI did not know the storyline but was able to follow what was a interesting family drama with ease, the performances were good with excellent sound and there was humour and poignant moments, as a performance with a small cast it was suited to the smaller theatre, I was slightly surprised to hear the rumble of underground trains and had initially thought this was a sound effect- one of the quirky things about London Theatre.
A Reviewed on 28 April 2017 by Ann
Winchester, United Kingdom
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Thought provokingS Reviewed on 23 April 2017 by Sharon
London, United Kingdom
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Excellent acting especially the motherGreat acting. The story was a little slow to my liking but that's a personal preference
J Reviewed on 15 April 2017 by Jeffrey
London, United Kingdom
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An excellent theatrical performanceA brilliant change from mundane musicals. An extraordinary all- round performance from the entire cast with superbly portrayed character sketches. A treat for the discerning theatre-goer.
M Reviewed on 14 April 2017 by Menaka
Bromley, United Kingdom
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Worth seeingS Reviewed on 13 April 2017 by Susanna
Geneva, Switzerland
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Poingnant but not sentimentalK Reviewed on 11 April 2017 by Katherine
London, United Kingdom
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Superb performances - upper circle not for the tallsOriginally had tickets for the upper circle (row F - Duke of York) but this would have been impossible for my 5'10 frame so we moved to the stalls which provided far greater leg room. Theatre got quite warm so definitely take a cold drink to your seat or you may find yourself dozing... Comfort sorted, the performances were superb. Some fantastic monologues delivered with perfect timing. The acting was excellent, casting perfect... another fantastic Tennessee Williams play brought to life by a passionate and committed cast.
D Reviewed on 07 April 2017 by Dionne
London, United Kingdom
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Magical and captivating; profoundly movingI loved the staging and the acting of this play; in my memory it is like a little gem, (especially seeing it from my seat high above). Noticing the moon under the stage and the reflection of the actors at the table beneath sent a thrill of recognition. Was it meant to refer to the main protagonist's reflections on his past? The story itself made a lesser impression on me then the way it was told. We are back in the protagonist's past as if it were the present when the loving anxious but domineering mother makes her son's life unbearable. Both he and the mother in their different ways try to rescue Laura, whom they both love, from uncertain future by finding her a husband who would look after her. When an unsuccessful attempt to find Laura a husband fails, the protagonist runs away. The moral dilemma involved in such an act is not emphasised; maybe it was an act of desperation similar to the nightly escapades to the "movies". The play seems topical despite the fact that it takes place in the 1930-ties America in showing the heavy burden, and the hopelessness, disability places on family members.
M Reviewed on 03 April 2017 by Maria
London, United Kingdom
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Outstanding ProductionExceptional acting in every role. I thought the gentleman caller scene was the best interpretation I have ever seen of this play and as an ex drama teacher I've seen a few!
D Reviewed on 02 April 2017 by David
Croydon, United Kingdom
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Tedious and unimaginativeN Reviewed on 01 April 2017 by Nicholas
Willingale, United Kingdom
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brilliantFabulous portrayal of claustrophobic atmosphere of Tennessee Williams play, superb acting. Superb production of a great play, really brought to life by first class character actors. Conveyed hope and despair, empathy and frustration in equal measure. There was a audible collective gasp from the audience at the pivotal moment. No negatives. Loved it!
J Reviewed on 30 March 2017 by Judy
London, United Kingdom
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AverageAverage performances and annoying patron snoring beside us. It took theater staff a long time to ask the patron to stop snoring.
W Reviewed on 26 March 2017 by William
Washington, United States
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I think the acting was good, but I felt the story wasn't really my cup of tea. The first half was boring and slow.
K Reviewed on 20 February 2017 by K
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Amazing production and fantastic performances from all actors. Highly recommendable.
A Reviewed on 16 February 2017 by Allison
Brentford, London, United Kingdom
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Very entertaining!K Reviewed on 16 February 2017 by Katrina
London, United Kingdom
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Class MenagerieEnthralling, captivating and moving. The production demonstrated care, grace and sensitivity in all areas with a formidable ingenuity to portray an original adaptation. Williams' well constructed words were utilised brilliantly and sharp moments of clever dream like movement left the auditorium transgressed in a world cultivating deeper meaning and feeling than could otherwise be possible in more straight laced versions.
T Reviewed on 15 February 2017 by Thomas
Teddington, United Kingdom
2022
First Look - Amy Adams as Amanda in The Glass Menagerie
by London Box Office | Wednesday, June 1 2022, 09:19
Production images of The Glass Menagerie are available below, giving us a taste of great things to come. Tak a first look at Amy Adams in her role as Amanda Wingfield, a West End debut to be proud of. This is Tennessee Williams' celebrated memory play. It kicked off on 23rd May and the official opening is 31st May, and your venue is the Duke of York’s. The show runs until 27th August 2022.
2022
See Amy Adams in rehearsals for The Glass Menagerie
by London Box Office | Tuesday, May 10 2022, 11:02
Second Half Productions has just released exciting rehearsal images for The Glass Menagerie. It’s a brand new production of Tennessee Williams’ superb memory play, directed by the award-winning director Jeremy Herrin. The show runs for just 14 weeks at The Duke of York's Theatre, kicking off on 23rd May with the opening night taking place on 31st May 2022. Take a look at the images below.
2022
More tickets released for The Glass Menagerie!
by London Box Office | Wednesday, March 16 2022, 17:55
‘Due to exceptional demand’ is a sentence every theatre producer loves to hear. The brilliant play The Glass Menagerie is produced by Second Half Productions. They’ve just announced the release of an extra eighteen thousand tickets for their inaugural production, with an extra performance on 6th June. The play opens on 31st May, and it’s on stage at the Duke of York's Theatre until 27th August 2022.
Brian J Smith, Cherry Jones and Michael Esper in The Glass Menagerie at the Duke of York's Theatre. Photo Johan Persson.
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