The Glass Menagerie is coming back to the Dundee Rep - here’s everything you need to know

The Glass Menagerie is coming to the Dundee Rep from October 2 (Picture: Dundee Rep Theatre)

The Glass Menagerie is coming to Dundee Rep this autumn, bringing Tennessee Williams’ iconic family drama back to the city in a brand-new production.

Running from 2 to 18 October 2025, the production promises to deliver a powerful mix of emotion, atmosphere and unforgettable performances.

You can book your tickets to The Glass Menagerie at Dundee Rep here.

What is the Glass Menagerie about?

Fragile dreams, fierce tensions, and one family at the heart of it all. Tom, trapped in a soul-crushing job and burdened with the weight of supporting his overbearing mother, Amanda, and painfully shy sister, Laura, longs for escape. When he invites Jim, a charming but well-meaning acquaintance, to dinner, Amanda seizes the moment to secure Laura’s future happiness. As hopes rise, family tensions mount, and cracks in their relationships deepen, threatening to shatter their fragile world apart for good.

Ticket Pricing

• Price Band A – £28.50 (Under 16s: £18.50)

• Price Band B – £25.00 (Under 16s: £15.00)

• TENNERTAIN – Use the code TENNERTAIN at checkout for a limited selection of £10 tickets

• £10 Drama and Drink deal – Students can secure a £10 ticket and a free (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) drink for the Tuesday 7 October, 7.30pm showing

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This production runs for a limited time, with previews running tomorrow ahead of the official Opening Night on 2 October.

Students can also take advantage of a special £10 Drama & Drink deal on 7 October, with tickets available for just £10 and include a free drink, be it beer, wine or a fizzy juice!

The Dundee run closes on 18 October, making this a short but unmissable chance to see Williams’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece brought to life on stage.

The play runs until 18 October (Picture: Dundee Rep Theatre)

The play has a rich history at Dundee Rep. Back in 1996, a young David Tennant, long before his days playing the Tenth, and Fourteenth Doctors in Doctor Who, starred in The Glass Menagerie here as his career was beginning to take flight.

This new production continues that tradition of reimagining classic works for today’s audiences, offering Dundee the opportunity to revisit a story that has captivated theatre-goers for generations.

Cast

• Amy Conachan – Laura Wingfield

• Christopher Jordan-Marshall – Tom Wingfield

• Declan Spaine – Jim O’Connor

• Sara Stewart – Amanda Wingfield

Creative Team

• Tennessee Williams – Writer

• Andrew Panton – Director

• Emily James – Set & Costume Design

• Reuben Joseph – Composer & Sound Design

• Simon Wilkinson – Lighting

• Emily Jane Boyle – Movement Director

• Fraser Scott – Associate Director

• Facundo Mato – Associate Sound

• Rachel Nicholson – Dialect Coach

• Michael Howell – Casting Director

Under the direction of Andrew Panton, this production combines powerful performances with bold design choices, promising an experience that is both intimate and visually striking.

From the fragility of Laura’s glass animals to the fiery clashes between Amanda and Tom, every moment is carefully shaped to draw audiences deep into the Wingfield family’s world.

Tickets are available now from Dundee Rep’s Box Office. With limited £10 student deals, a short run, and strong demand expected, audiences are encouraged to book quickly.

Dundee Culture will be following the journey closely with more behind-the-scenes coverage, cast features, and reactions once the curtain rises.

You can book your tickets to The Glass Menagerie at Dundee Rep here