Tao of Glass tickets
About Tao of Glass
Don’t miss Tao of Glass, Phelim McDermott and Philip Glass’s concert-performance meditation on life and inspiration. Book Tao of Glass tickets on TodayTix.
Tao of Glass in London is created from a dream and focuses on the theme of inspiration and where we take inspiration from. This production brings McDermott’s storytelling to life and pairs it with brand-new music by Philip Glass. This theatrical experience features live music, puppetry, humour, and philosophy, all designed to make you think and open your mind.
McDermott performs with an ensemble of musicians and puppeteers as they bring the audience through ten meditations on life, death, Taoist wisdom, and what it means to create art. Rather than simply following a narrative plot, this production speaks through fragments of memories, broken objects, and the sound of music.
This production is richly thought-provoking and brings emotional energy through its exploration of life, philosophy, and art.
Audio Described:
- Thursday, 3rd September, 7:30pm
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
12+
Start date
24th July, 2026
End date
12th September, 2026
“Dreamy, philosophical theatre that divides audiences”
A Polarising Meditation on Music and Memory
Tao of Glass weaves Phelim McDermott's autobiographical storytelling with Philip Glass's mesmerising music, inventive puppetry, and philosophical musings on creativity, consciousness and mortality. Au...
What It Feels Like
- Meditative
- Whimsical
- Thought-provoking
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate experimental, unconventional theatre
- You enjoy Philip Glass's hypnotic music
- You're drawn to philosophical reflections on creativity and life
A really enjoyable evening full of emotion
Mesmerizing and immersive it worth watching. Food for thought and great atmosphere.
Thought provoking. Joyful and moving.
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.
More information about Tao of Glass
Tao of Glass is one of the most personal collaborations between Philip Glass and Phelim McDermott, whose previous work together has included opera productions in London, New York, and beyond. This show premiered at Manchester International Festival in 2019 and is now receiving its West End premiere at @sohoplace.
Tao of Glass is a play written and co-directed by McDermott, with co-direction by Kirsty Housley and composed by Philip Glass. It features designer Fly Davis, lighting designer Colin Grenfell, sound designer Giles Thomas, and puppet designer and maker Lyndie Wright.
The live band includes Chris Vatalaro, Katherine Tinker, Jack McNeil, Kasia Ziminska, Daniel Bradley, and Simon Roth, with puppetry from Sarah Wright, Janet Etuk, and Vic Llewellyn. This production expertly blends music, live theatre, and deep spiritual reflections into a live experience of a lifetime. It is sure to be a night of theatre audiences will not forget.
What to watch for
- Philip Glass won a BAFTA Award in 2002 for his work on The Hours.
- Glass was also nominated for three Academy Awards.
- McDermott received the 2023 Laurence Olivier Award in the category of Best Director for My Neighbour Totoro.
- Tao of Glass grew out of inspiration from the children’s author Maurice Sendak.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tao of Glass about?
Don’t miss Tao of Glass, Phelim McDermott and Philip Glass’s concert-performance meditation on life and inspiration.
How do you get tickets for Tao of Glass?
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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.
What is the running time of Tao of Glass?
Tao of Glass runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
What is the age recommendation for Tao of Glass?
12+
Who wrote Tao of Glass?
This production is written by Phelim McDermott and includes music by Philip Glass.
Who directed Tao of Glass?
This production is staged by Phelim McDermott and Kirsty Housley.
Is Tao of Glass appropriate for kids?
This show is recommended for audiences 12 and up. All people under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Is Tao of Glass good?
Tao of Glass feels like watching the process of creating art in real time. Philip Glass’s music gives the show an almost hypnotic element with storytelling that is designed to captivate. This is a strong choice for audiences who want something a little outside of the box.
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