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
Categories
Opera, West End
Age
12+
Start date
24th July, 2026
End date
12th September, 2026
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
Soho Place
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.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | - | - |
| Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
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 length of Tao of Glass?
Tao of Glass is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Where is Tao of Glass?
Soho Place.
What's the price for Tao of Glass tickets?
The price for tickets to Tao of Glass starts at £32.
How old do children need to be to see Tao of Glass?
12+
How do you buy tickets for Tao of Glass?
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