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 worldpremiere 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
  

Age Restrictions

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Sat 25th July 2026 until Sat 12th September 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

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