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- 19 September 2022
The Glass Menagerie – Theatre Group discussion
An informal introduction to Tennessee Williams’ play
19 September 2022
4.30 pm
Free to members and friends of members
Overview
Find out more about Tennessee Williams as a playwright, the context in which he was writing and the themes he tackled.
This member-led discussion will consist of a short, informal introduction to Tennessee Williams’ play, The Glass Menagerie, prior to our visit to see the production at the Royal Exchange Theatre.
A presentation will be given by Tony Jackson, with additional input from Joanna Lavelle. As well as providing the background to the play and Williams, some questions and talking points will be suggested to consider when attending the performance.
The session will be 45-60 minutes long and will include ample opportunity for questions and discussion among the participants.
All welcome, whether or not you can attend the production at the Royal Exchange.
Good to know: the meeting will be online using zoom, allowing all users to be seen and join the discussion.
Image credit: Royal Exchange Theatre
Professor Tony Jackson
Tony Jackson is Emeritus Professor of Educational Theatre at the University of Manchester and currently the Vice-President of the Manchester Lit and Phil. His books include Learning through Theatre (multiple editions) and Theatre, Education and the Making of Meanings.
Tony co-founded Manchester’s Centre for Applied Theatre Research; has been an active trustee of two professional young people’s theatre companies in the north-west. He has given talks in Europe, the USA, South Africa and Australia.
Joanna Lavelle
Joanna Lavelle trained in drama with the London Academy of Music and Drama before acting in roles from Shakespeare to contemporary drama. Her one-woman shows have been praised by critics and audiences alike. Alongside her acting, Joanna has enjoyed a career in marketing and development in the not for profit and educational sectors. She is currently joint Secretary of the Lit & Phil’s Arts Section.
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