7-21 August. Had no idea that this was happening until Baz tweeted about it! Cherry Jones is absolutely terrific. Ridiculously excited to see one of the great US theatrical actresses do Tennessee Williams - surely a highlight of this year's Edinburgh Festival? Amazing concessional prices too.
What are the chances of this transferring to the West End if it's a hit at the Fringe? I missed out on seeing it on Broadway and there's no way I'd be able to get up to Edinburgh to see it.
What are the chances of this transferring to the West End if it's a hit at the Fringe? I missed out on seeing it on Broadway and there's no way I'd be able to get up to Edinburgh to see it.
It's part of Edinburgh International Festival, not the Fringe Festival.
Post by couldileaveyou on Jul 28, 2016 8:18:11 GMT
This transfer was actually announced several months ago, there was already a thread in the other board. I can't make it to Edinburgh, but I'm crossing my fingers for a west end transfer!
Well I'll have to disagree with the critics, this is one turgid show. A glacial paced first act saw several people leave in the interval and whilst things picked up in the second (mainly when its just Jim and Laura on stage) it couldn't rescue the banality of the production which is an overlong indulgently directed show.
Well I'll have to disagree with the critics, this is one turgid show. A glacial paced first act saw several people leave in the interval and whilst things picked up in the second (mainly when its just Jim and Laura on stage) it couldn't rescue the banality of the production which is an overlong indulgently directed show.
A being generous to the second half 5/10.
It, unfortunately is an over rated production. It does very little new, aside from Laura entering through a settee and there being water (pointlessly?) around the terra firma.
Cherry Jones, whom I had longed to see for so long, was good, but didn't blow me away.
I was expecting a radical take, but it presents the play as the Goold version did, and the Hill-Gibbins version. I.e. as Tennessee wrote it, with little in the way of inspired staging.
I wonder if the Williams estate still has a vice like grip preventing any truly daring productions?
Sad to hear disagreements with the critics. I am seeing this next Wednesday. Not having any idea about the story or show though I am hoping I am not too bored watching it.
Also it's useful knowing the running time. As I am in Edinburgh for the Fringe I have a lot of shows scheduled in, but luckily I am at the matinee and had allowed myself 70 mins between this and my following show, so I have time to spare if it does overrun the advertised 2 hours and 20 mins running time.
'What a terrible waste of a moon' - Mrs Henderson Presents
Yes, Cherry wants it to go to London. Since the Vaudeville is the only theatre that isn't booked out in the long term, this could be a good-sized venue.
I'd definitely be interested in seeing this. I studied The Glass Menagerie for A Level and didn't particularly like it, but Tennessee Williams has grown on me since, and I've never actually seen a production of this play.
Post by talkstageytome on Aug 26, 2016 12:46:07 GMT
Such a gorgeous production, and the Edinburgh cast was fabulous. Could possibly transfer with that cast if Cherry wants to do it and Michael Esper is in the country for Lazarus anyway?
Aside from Streetcar, I was never a Tennessee Williams fan, but his work has also grown on me over the years.
Post by DuchessConstance on Aug 27, 2016 2:14:17 GMT
I wasn't overly impressed with this. I am looking forward to the Broadway production next year, especially as they've insisted on casting a disabled actor for Laura.
Post by theatremadness on Oct 20, 2016 22:31:54 GMT
Cherry Jones makes her West End debut in The Glass Menagerie at the Duke of York's Theatre from 26th Jan 2017. Read this play at drama school of my own accord and completely adored it. Really excited to see it on stage.
Love Cherry Jones, but this production did nothing new with the play at all. Does anyone know why it is garlanded as being revolutionary in some way? Aside from there being "oil" around the set, and Laura coming out of a settee at the start?
Got a priority booking link from the Sonia Friedman mailing list
The outer "slight restricted" view seats in the stalls rows E to H are £20 which looks like a bargain going by theatremonkey. Just booked one of these and would also point out the ATG site didn't complain that I went for seat 2 leaving seat 1 as a single seat
Post by talkstageytome on Oct 21, 2016 8:15:28 GMT
I booked too, upper circle row A as I prefer to be high, although I did think twice about those outer stalls seats. Happy with them for £20, although I don't love the £3.50 processing fee.
One less thing to worry about booking later though.
Love Cherry Jones, but this production did nothing new with the play at all. Does anyone know why it is garlanded as being revolutionary in some way? Aside from there being "oil" around the set, and Laura coming out of a settee at the start?
Has anyone said it was revolutionary as opposed to being very good, full of psychological detail and emotional intensity? Your objection, that it presented the piece as Tennessee Williams intended it, might be a plus point for many.
Love Cherry Jones, but this production did nothing new with the play at all. Does anyone know why it is garlanded as being revolutionary in some way? Aside from there being "oil" around the set, and Laura coming out of a settee at the start?
Has anyone said it was revolutionary as opposed to being very good, full of psychological detail and emotional intensity? Your objection, that it presented the piece as Tennessee Williams intended it, might be a plus point for many.
Yep - personally, as I've never seen the play before, a more "traditional" production would be my preferred choice.
Got for M stalls for £20! no clue why this lone seat was in amongst the £59 seats! Actually just looked at other dates and that same seat is sold at £59, perhaps after opening night??!
Seeing this on the same day as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, that'll be a day!