Tao of Glass

  • 2hrs 30mins (incl. interval)
dance-and-opera
TAO OF GLASS is playing at Marylebone Theatre on London’s West End.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 West End 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.

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What is Tao of Glass about?

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.

Ticket Information

Tickets are currently available for performance from 25 July – 12 September 2026.

Running Time

2 hours and 30 minutes (including an interval)

Cast & Creatives

Philip Glass (Composer), Phelim McDermott (Director, Performer).

Age Guidance: 12+

Booking Period

25 Jul - 12 Sep 2026

Venue Information

@sohoplace

1-2 Soho St, London W1D 3GN

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Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square

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1, N1, N171, 14, 176, 8, 98

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Q-Park Chinatown