In the tenement apartments of St. Louis, the Wingfield family struggle to make ends meet. As America is ravaged by the Depression, Amanda clings to memories of her idyllic youth in the South, where she was wooed by scores of rich and handsome suitors. With her husband long gone and her own days of courtship over she is determined to find her daughter a husband. But Laura is painfully shy. She plays with her collection of glass animals and lives in a world of her own. And Amanda’s son, Tom, an aspiring poet in a dead-end job, secretly dreams of escape. When Tom is given the task of finding a suitable gentleman caller for his sister he invites a friend home for dinner. It is an evening that will be forever imprinted on their memories.

Tennessee Williams’ autobiographical play is a brilliant and compelling portrait of a family in crisis, and a classic of the twentieth century American theatre.

Shared Experience has captivated audiences the world over with its productions, fusing stunning visual imagery with powerful text. Recent works include Jane Eyre, War and Peace, Kindertransport and The Caucasian Chalk Circle.

The Glass Menagerie is directed by the joint Artistic Director of Shared Experience, Polly Teale. Celebrated for her potent visual and imaginative style, Polly won the Evening Standard Award for Best Director for her own play After Mrs Rochester, which also won the Time Out Award for Best West End Production.

"Those who have seen its thrilling productions are unlikely to forget Shared Experience" - Daily Telegraph