Atri Banerjee's electrifying production of The Glass Menagerie arrives at the Bristol Old Vic this May

A new tour of Atri Banerjee’s highly acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, first seen at Royal Exchange Theatre in late 2022, arrives at Bristol Old Vic from 7-11 May.

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

The creative team includes Atri Banerjee (Director), Rosanna Vize (Designer), Lee Curran (Lighting Designer), Giles Thomas (Composer and Sound Designer), Anthony Missen (Movement Director), Helena Palmer CDG (Casting Director), Darren Sinnott (Associate Director), Alys Whitehead (Associate Designer) and Robbie Butler (Associate Lighting Designer).

Tom, the play’s narrator, 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 try and change their fortunes forever.

Banerjee’s acclaimed production reimagines Williams' semi-autobiographical masterpiece, exploring the intimacy and intensity of the complex web of love and loyalty that binds families together.

Director Atri Banerjee said, “Theatre provides opportunities to explore time and memory in exciting and challenging ways. It’s a gift to revisit Williams’ classic and discover the new things it says about a world that's dramatically changed in just the 18 months since we first opened in Manchester. I’m delighted to be reunited with Geraldine and to work with our new cast members to bring this story to life.”

Cast Biographies: 

Geraldine Somerville (Amanda Wingfield)
Geraldine Somerville is an acclaimed stage and screen actor. Her career includes iconic film, television and stage roles such as Lily Potter in the Harry Potter franchise and DS Jane Penhaligon in the celebrated ITV series Cracker for which she was nominated for a BAFTA. The recent short film Gorka, which Geraldine stars in, has also been nominated for a BAFTA. Her recent film credits include The Gentlemen (Miramax), Goodbye Christopher Robin (DJ Films) and The Hippopotamus (The Electric Shadow Co.). Television credits include Kiss Me First (Netflix), Prime Suspect 1973 (ITV) and Silent Witness (BBC). As a stage actor she has worked at the National Theatre, the Royal Court and the Donmar Warehouse, credits include Serenading Louie (Donmar), Power and Remember This (National Theatre).
 
Kasper Hilton-Hille (Tom Wingfield)
Kasper Hilton-Hille graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2023. His theatre credits include That Face (Orange Tree Theatre) which was his professional debut for which he was nominated for Best Newcomer in the 2024 Off-West End Awards.
 
Zacchaeus Kayode (Jim O’Connor)
Zacchaeus Kayode is a British Nigerian actor and creative. He graduated from the Royal School of Speech and Drama in 2022. Theatre credits include: The 14th Tale (Fuel Theatre); On The Line (Camden’s People Theatre and VAULTS); Three Sisters and Two Gentlemen of Verona (The Embassy at Royal Central). Short Film: No Homo (NFTS).
 
Natalie Kimmerling (Laura Wingfield)
Natalie Kimmerling trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Her theatre credits include: The Tempest (RSC); Henry V Schools Tour (Donmar Warehouse); and War Horse UK and International Tours  (National Theatre). TV includes: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself (Netflix).