Tom escapes a suffocating home life through cigarettes and long visits to the movies while his sister, Laura, withdraws into her records and collection of glass animals. But their mother, Amanda, harbours dreams for them far beyond their shabby apartment. When Tom brings home a potential suitor for Laura, Amanda seizes the opportunity to change their fortunes.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE is a poetic and bruising portrayal of a family on the brink of change. Reimagined for the Exchange’s unique in-the-round theatre, this intimate and intense memory play explores the complex web of love, loyalty and trauma that binds families together.
More Manchester Listings MORE
The Roads We Walked: The Fifth Pan-African Congress
Discover the story of one of the most significant moments in the global struggle for freedom and independence…
Black History Month at Aviva Studios – Portrait of Black Britain
Black History Month at Aviva Studios returns with Portrait of Black Britain, the acclaimed photographic exhibition by artist,…
A History of Black Theatre in Manchester 1827–2025: Celebrating Presence
Discover nearly two centuries of Black theatre and performance in Manchester through the artists, performers, producers, venues and…
Healthy Moves: Dance, Movement & Exercise
Women from Manchester’s diverse communities are invited to take part in a series of free dance, movement and…
Threaded Legacies – Black Heritage in Manchester Museum
A new Black History Month exhibition at Manchester Museum brings together artwork created by local school pupils and…
Family Day Rave – Black History Month Special
Manchester Central Library turns up the music for a special family rave celebrating Black History Month. Families…
LIVE: Rhythms of the Diaspora – A DJ & Drum Performance
Manchester Central Library brings Black History Month to a close with a live performance connecting traditional African-Caribbean drumming…
Black History Month Storytelling with CALFE
Manchester Museum celebrates African and Caribbean heritage with a full afternoon of energetic storytelling, books and hands-on creative…