The Glass Menagerie is coming to Alexandra Palace’s atmospheric theatre for a limited run from 22nd May–1st June, writes Kinga Plata

A critically-acclaimed play starring a Bafta nominee is coming to Alexandra Palace this month.

Atri Banerjee’s acclaimed and provocative adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Glass Menagerie is coming to Alexandra Palace’s atmospheric theatre for a limited run from 22nd May–1st June.

For those not familiar with Williams’ work. The Glass Menagerie was written in 1944, and reflects the author’s life in an autobiographical way. It is a story of a family at the time of change where coming of age children, Tom and Laura find their own ways of dealing with reality while their mother, Amanda, imagines a much brighter future for them than what their living arrangements can offer.

It shows the tragedy behind using fantasy to escape reality and the victory and relief after breaking free from illusion.

The Glass Menagerie also provides insight into intimate and intense relations between family members as well as a complex web of love and loyalty that binds a family.

The cast includes Bafta nominee Geraldine Somerville (Cracker, Gosford Park, and the Harry Potter film series) reprising her acclaimed portrayal of Amanda Wingfield, joined by new cast members Kasper Hilton-Hille (Tom Wingfield), Zacchaeus Kayode (Jim O’Connor) and Natalie Kimmerling (Laura Wingfield).

To find out more and to book tickets:
Visit alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/the-glass-menagerie/

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