As attentions quickly turn to securing a suitor for Laura, the fine thread that connects dignity to desperation is pulled taut. 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. Six-time Academy Award nominated actress Amy Adams makes her West End debut in a new production of Tennessee Williams celebrated memory play, The Glass. Her determination collides with her children’s dreams and ambitions. 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. 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. Six time Academy Award nominated actress Amy 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). Gibbon, composer and sound designer Nick Powell and design associate Choy-Ping Clarke-Ng.‘Memory is seated predominantly in the heart’ – Tennessee Williams. Completing the creative team are costume designer Edward K. Set design is by Vicki Mortimer with lighting design by Paule Constable and video design by Ash J Woodward and the casting director is Jessica Ronane CDG. I look forward to the shared experience of theatre. “I am so grateful to be working with the brilliant Jeremy Herrin and with all of the talented cast and creative team.

As attentions quickly turn to securing a suitor for Laura, the fine thread that connects dignity to desperation is pulled taut.Īdams said: “I am so honoured and excited to be a part of bringing The Glass Menagerie to the stage in the West End! I have always felt a strong pull towards the work of Tennessee Williams and to this deeply personal story. 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. Six time Academy Award nominated Adams will take on the role of matriarch Amanda Wingfield in Tennessee Williams’ piece which is directed by Jeremy Herrin (Wolf Hall Trilogy, People Places and Things, This House). The standard performance is schedule Monday – Saturday Evening at 7:30PM with matinees on Thursday & Saturday at 2:30PM. The Glass Menagerie will play at London’s Duke of York’s Theatre from currently booking through to 27 August 2022.

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