The production arrives in London following its run at Manchester International Festival.
Factory International, Improbable and Nica Burns has announced the West End premiere of Tao of Glass, composed by Philip Glass and written by Phelim McDermott. It will run at @Sohoplace from the 24th July until the 12th September.
Inspired by a dream, the show brings together ten meditations on life, death and Taoist philosophy alongside ten newly composed pieces of music by composer Philip Glass presented by McDermott with an ensemble of musicians and puppeteers.
Phelim McDermott said, “Bringing Tao of Glass to @sohoplace feels like completing a full circle. This show was devised through a deeply collaborative process — Philip and I playing together in downtown New York, riffing and discovering how music, story, and image could grow from the same source.
To now share his specially composed music in such a beautiful space — designed for intimacy, sound, and connection — feels perfect. @sohoplace has that rare combination of openness and focus that invites the audience into the dream with us: a place where imagination, storytelling, and sound can truly resonate.”
The production’s creative team includes: Co-Director: Kirsty Housley; Designer: Fly Davis; Lighting Designer: Colin Grenfell; Sound Designer: Giles Thomas; Musical Director: Chris Vatalaro and Puppet Designer & Puppet Maker: Lyndie Wright.
To book tickets click here: https://sohoplace.org/shows/tao-of-glass/