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The Glass Menagerie 2024

Ages: 14+
Opened: April 17, 2024
Closing: May 04, 2024

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Rose Theatre Kingston
24-26 High Street, Kingston, London, KT1 1HL London

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.


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by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025


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Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Alley Theatre
by Jonathan Netek - Mar 1, 2025


Strong performances in a fragile world. Written in 1944, THE GLASS MENAGERIE was Tennessee Williams’ first major success, and it mirrors his own life more than any other of his works. The play’s characters are drawn from an autobiographical place.

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THE GLASS MENAGERIE to be Presented at Detroit Mercy Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025


Detroit Mercy Theatre Company present Tennessee Williams' classic American play The Glass Menagerie at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside Detroit's Boll Family YMCA. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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Cast and Creative Team Set for THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025


The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For THE GLASS MENAGERIE at the Yard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025


The Yard Theatre have announced the full casting for their new staging of The Glass Menagerie. Performances will run 28 February-21 April. Learn more here!

The Glass Menagerie History

Other Productions of The Glass Menagerie

1945   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1965   Broadway The Twentieth Anniversary Production
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1975   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1983   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1994   Broadway Roundabout Revival
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2005   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2010   Off-Broadway Roundabout Revival
Off-Broadway
2013   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2017   West End West End Revival
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2017   Broadway 2017 Broadway Revival Production
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2018   Regional (US) Barrington Stage Company Production
Regional (US)
2022   West End London Production
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