A Tennessee Williams classic is now running at Bristol Old Vic
Posted on: 08 May 2024From acclaimed director Atri Banerjee, this exciting production of Tennessee Williams’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece opened at BOV last night.
The Glass Menagerie runs at Bristol Old Vic from Tuesday 7 until Saturday 11 May 2024.
First seen at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester to rave reviews, this beautiful production from Atri Banerjee stars the wonderful Geraldine Somerville (Gosford Park, Harry Potter series) as Amanda alongside a sparkling cast. Don’t miss this chance to experience this legendary play in Bristol!
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The Glass Menagerie follows Tom, who escapes a suffocating home life by smoking cigarettes and long trips to the pictures while his sister, Laura withdraws into her collections of records and glass animals.
In the meantime, their mother, Amanda, harbours dreams for her children far beyond the reaches of their shabby apartment and – when Tom brings home a potential suitor for Laura – she seizes the opportunity to attempt to change their fortunes forever.
A partially autobiographical piece written by iconic American playwright Tennessee Williams (A Streetcar Named Desire), The Glass Menagerie is a poetic portrayal of a family on the brink of change. This intimate, intense memory play explores the complex web of love and loyalty that makes up a family.
This acclaimed production is directed by Atri Banerjee, an award-winning director who previously brought Into The Woods to Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Joining Geraldine Somerville as Amanda will be Kasper Hilton-Hille as Tom, Natalie Kimmerling as Laura and Zacchaeus Kayode as Jim O’Connor.
The Glass Menagerie runs at Bristol Old Vic from Tuesday 7 until Saturday 11 May 2024 with tickets available to purchase now, HERE.
For a comprehensive look at what’s coming up at Bristol Old Vic, head to the theatre’s website.
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Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.
