Tao of Glass tickets
About Tao of Glass
An exploration of life, loss and a single question: Where does true inspiration come from?
Composer Philip Glass and performer-director Phelim McDermott (Improbable) have worked together on acclaimed opera productions in London, New York and beyond, and Tao of Glass is their most personal collaboration yet. Inspired by a dream, this world
premiere marries ten meditations on life, death and Taoist wisdom with ten brand new pieces of music from Glass, presented by McDermott with an ensemble of musicians and puppeteers. Part-concert, part- performance, Tao of Glass is a storytelling tapestry, soundtracked by Glass’s mesmerising music and shot through with Improbable’s trademark theatricality.
Audio Described & British Sign Language:
- Saturday, 15th August, 2:30pm
Captioned:
- Friday, 21st August, 7:30pm
Chilled:
- Saturday, 29th August, 2:30pm
Audio Described:
- Thursday, 3rd September, 7:30pm
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Age
12+
Start date
24th July, 2026
End date
12th September, 2026
I’ve seen this twice now. I liked it the first time. I loved it the second time. There’s so much going on, on so many levels. The acting is a masterclass. The puppetry is magical. It’s not just a performance, it’s a personal story being shared with an audience. What took me some time to realise is that it’s a story about the undertones in our lives, and about learning to listen to them. That’s what the constant repetition in Philip Glass’s music is all about. . If Virginia Woolf had been a composer, this would have been her music.
Beautiful meditation on the music of Philip Glass
Philip glass music written to a childhood story of love growing into an adult compassion . Original, heartwarming and stunning stagecraft
Tao of Glass cast and creative team
Author: Phelim McDermott
Cast: Phelim McDermott
Directors: Phelim McDermott & Kirsty Housley
Composer: Philip Glass
Set & Costume Designer: Fly Davis
Puppet Designer & Puppet Maker: Lyndie Wright
Venue
Directions
Railway station: Euston
Bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 242; (New Oxford St) 1, 8, 25, 55, 98, 176, 390
Night bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 134, 242, N7, N29, N35, N68, N73, N253, N279; (New Oxford St) 25, 176, 390, N1, N8, N41, N55, N98, N171, N207
Car park: YMCA Great Russell Street (2mins), Holborn Selkirk House Museum Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: The theatre can be seen from the station, on the corner of the crossroads between Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tao of Glass about?
An exploration of life, loss and a single question: Where does true inspiration come from?
What is the running time of Tao of Glass?
Tao of Glass runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is Tao of Glass at?
Tao of Glass is at London's Soho Place, which is located at 2 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG.
How much are tickets for Tao of Glass?
Tao of Glass tickets start at £15.
What is the age recommendation for Tao of Glass?
12+
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