Week One | The Glass Menagerie

John Tiffany's Broadway hit The Glass Menagerie has been stealing hearts across Edinburgh for over a week now. Let's have a look back at some of the audience and press reactions...

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It started with a few behind the scenes interviews, articles and a rehearsal video...
READ: @TheStage chats to #EdintFest artist Kate O'Flynn about The Glass Menagerie http://eif.buzz/2aCgbmB ^E pic.twitter.com/ancgOePPso
Scotland @Scotland
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Sat, Aug 06 2016 10:43:42
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https://twitter.com/Scotland/status/761875389375508484
— Scotland (@Scotland)Sat, Aug 06 2016 10:43:42
This one whets the appetite! Glass Menagerie in rehearsals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01iUTg-2Rro …
Fergus Linehan @FergusLinehan
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Wed, Jul 27 2016 20:43:58
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https://twitter.com/FergusLinehan/status/758402571308503040
— Fergus Linehan (@FergusLinehan)Wed, Jul 27 2016 20:43:58
edintfest @edintfest
Just as the 2nd preview of The Glass Menagerie is about to go in, here's a peek at what to expect. #EdintFest ^N https://amp.twimg.com/v/97cbc8c3-3ae0-4b1e-b2ec-2848cb427d5b …
Sat, Aug 06 2016 18:20:25
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https://twitter.com/edintfest/status/761990327242592256
— edintfest (@edintfest)Sat, Aug 06 2016 18:20:25
J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling
Two of the geniuses behind #CursedChild https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/aug/06/black-watch-harry-potter-edinburgh-festival-john-tiffany-steven-hoggett-the-glass-menagerie-tennessee-williams?CMP=share_btn_tw#img-1 …
Sat, Aug 06 2016 21:07:06
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https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/762032274510647297
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling)Sat, Aug 06 2016 21:07:06
And then we started to get some great reviews!
The Glass Menagerie is a powerful performance - ruthlessly true as it is heartbreaking http://trib.al/Mftz0xI pic.twitter.com/gLqjZuq8jX
Scotsman @TheScotsman
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Tue, Aug 09 2016 12:16:19
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https://twitter.com/TheScotsman/status/762985862418272257
— Scotsman (@TheScotsman)Tue, Aug 09 2016 12:16:19
KeithJ_kjn @KeithJ_gmb
The Glass Menagerie at the #EdintFest was absolutely wonderful. Funny, moving & thought provoking. Well served by top class actors.
Sun, Aug 07 2016 22:33:02
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https://twitter.com/KeithJ_gmb/status/762416285346955264
— KeithJ_kjn (@KeithJ_gmb)Sun, Aug 07 2016 22:33:02
"Beautifully performed" The Glass Menagerie review at King’s Theatre, Edinburgh @edintfest http://bit.ly/2aGRDGf pic.twitter.com/6jc2Cm63BJ
The Stage @TheStage
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Mon, Aug 08 2016 16:55:00
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https://twitter.com/TheStage/status/762693604766875648
— The Stage (@TheStage)Mon, Aug 08 2016 16:55:00
“For those who’ve seen The Glass Menagerie before, you haven’t” http://player.stv.tv/video/35u0/edfest-2016-five/cherry-jones-kate-oflynn-talk-mother-daughter-bond/ … @edintfest @edtheatres pic.twitter.com/zFcjEdnH80
STV Glasgow @STVGlasgow
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Thu, Aug 11 2016 11:01:26
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https://twitter.com/STVGlasgow/status/763691790155206657
— STV Glasgow (@STVGlasgow)Thu, Aug 11 2016 11:01:26
joycemcmillan @joycemcm
Today's @scotsman_arts 5 star review of John Tiffany's wonderful Glass Menagerie, @edintfest @edtheatres.. http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/theatre/theatre-review-the-glass-menagerie-1-4198110?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed …
Tue, Aug 09 2016 23:50:07
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https://twitter.com/joycemcm/status/763160462204829696
— joycemcmillan (@joycemcm)Tue, Aug 09 2016 23:50:07
Let's Talk About Sets: Bob Crowley on The Glass Menagerie #edfringe http://wos.im/2aM5gk3 pic.twitter.com/hdfgRpxqsO
WhatsOnStage @WhatsOnStage
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Thu, Aug 11 2016 11:39:36
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https://twitter.com/WhatsOnStage/status/763701397254705152
— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage)Thu, Aug 11 2016 11:39:36
Edinburgh review: FIVE STARS for The Glass Menagerie (King's Theatre) #EdintFest http://wos.im/2aFVy5Y pic.twitter.com/QGqRYTEGMi
WhatsOnStage @WhatsOnStage
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Mon, Aug 08 2016 09:22:25
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https://twitter.com/WhatsOnStage/status/762579711109234688
— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage)Mon, Aug 08 2016 09:22:25
Review: John Tiffany's stunning revival of The Glass Menagerie hits the @edintfest http://bit.ly/2aPv8fY pic.twitter.com/lJfRraB4fb
Time Out Theatre @TimeOutTheatre
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Mon, Aug 08 2016 18:05:35
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https://twitter.com/TimeOutTheatre/status/762711370404069377
— Time Out Theatre (@TimeOutTheatre)Mon, Aug 08 2016 18:05:35
What can we say? The people loved it!
Paul Smethurst @pjjsmethurst
The Glass Menagerie @edintfest blew me away and left me reeling with its perfection. A rare show that will forever stay in your memories
Fri, Aug 12 2016 10:51:10
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https://twitter.com/pjjsmethurst/status/764051595621523456
— Paul Smethurst (@pjjsmethurst)Fri, Aug 12 2016 10:51:10
Enjoying the @edintfest The Glass Menagerie play @edtheatres! Recommended! #EdintFest #EdFests #EdIntFest2016 pic.twitter.com/COawvf6ZQH
IndependentTravelCat @TravelCatsBlog
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Thu, Aug 11 2016 14:42:45
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https://twitter.com/TravelCatsBlog/status/763747488335527936
Thu, Aug 11 2016 14:42:45
Rhys Harper @RhysRHarper
I saw Cherry Jones in The Glass Menagerie tonight and got goosebumps, as well as a newfound appreciation of the phrase "gentlemen callers."
Thu, Aug 11 2016 22:01:33
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https://twitter.com/RhysRHarper/status/763857915920969729
— Rhys Harper (@RhysRHarper)Thu, Aug 11 2016 22:01:33
Me after finishing The Glass Menagerie pic.twitter.com/27bCRAP1Nx
Petit Chou-Fleur @touchthesnails
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Fri, Aug 12 2016 07:11:25
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https://twitter.com/touchthesnails/status/763996295283388416
— Petit Chou-Fleur (@touchthesnails)Fri, Aug 12 2016 07:11:25
Here's why The Glass Menagerie is top of our must-see list at @edintfest this year... http://ow.ly/rzfU30340m9 pic.twitter.com/LVaXo9El03
i-on Edinburgh @ionedinburgh
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Tue, Aug 09 2016 11:08:31
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https://twitter.com/ionedinburgh/status/762968796646834176
— i-on Edinburgh (@ionedinburgh)Tue, Aug 09 2016 11:08:31
Maggie @MsLighthouseCat
The Glass Menagerie at Edinburgh festival review – triumphant take on Tennessee Williams https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/aug/08/the-glass-menagerie-at-edinburgh-festival-review-tennessee-williams-john-tiffany?CMP=share_btn_tw …
Thu, Aug 11 2016 22:03:37
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https://twitter.com/MsLighthouseCat/status/763858435620343808
— Maggie (@MsLighthouseCat)Thu, Aug 11 2016 22:03:37
The Glass Menagerie @edintfest is wonderful. A heartbreaking piece of theatre with a brilliant cast pic.twitter.com/vD4Xr4VDOz
Evelyn Dougherty @evdougherty
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Thu, Aug 11 2016 21:36:59
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https://twitter.com/evdougherty/status/763851731646181376
— Evelyn Dougherty (@evdougherty)Thu, Aug 11 2016 21:36:59
Don Ledingham @donjled
If you can try to catch The Glass Menagerie at the Kings Theatre -Edinburgh International Festival. Blew me away! http://www.eif.co.uk/2016/glassmenagerie#.V6ztzVR4WnM …
Thu, Aug 11 2016 21:30:33
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https://twitter.com/donjled/status/763850115123650561
— Don Ledingham (@donjled)Thu, Aug 11 2016 21:30:33
Glass Menagerie edtheatres #kingstheatre @edintfest #tennesseewilliams #play @TheaMonje… https://www.instagram.com/p/BI3C281g8yn/
FotoFling Scotland @fotoflingscot
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Mon, Aug 08 2016 19:50:37
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https://twitter.com/fotoflingscot/status/762737801792290816
— FotoFling Scotland (@fotoflingscot)Mon, Aug 08 2016 19:50:37
The Glass Menagerie - superb, poignant, delicate, tense - utterly lovely and unforgettable production. #EdintFest pic.twitter.com/KzEhcq6yp4
Penny Barr @PennyJBarr
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Fri, Aug 12 2016 23:45:13
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https://twitter.com/PennyJBarr/status/764246393766744064
— Penny Barr (@PennyJBarr)Fri, Aug 12 2016 23:45:13

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