Olivier Award winner Nancy Carroll will star in Arthur Miller’s psychological drama Broken Glass at the Young Vic next year.
Directed by Olivier Award-nominated Jordan Fein, this rare revival runs from 21 February to 18 April 2026, with press night on 3 March 2026.
Set in Brooklyn in 1938 during the rise of fascism in Europe, Broken Glass explores the consequences of disconnecting from painful realities. Sylvia Gellburg becomes obsessed with reports of violent attacks against Jewish communities in Germany, and soon loses the ability to walk — a paralysis her husband believes is all in her head.
Nancy Carroll, heralded as one of the finest stage actresses of her generation, will play Margaret Hyman. She joins Pearl Chanda (Hedda) as Sylvia Gellburg, Eli Gelb (Stereophonic) as Phillip Gellburg, Juliet Cowan (Am I Being Unreasonable?) as Harriet, and Alex Waldmann (Intimate Apparel) as Dr Harry Hyman.
This marks the first major London production of Broken Glass in 15 years.
Jordan Fein said:
“I’m thrilled to be returning to the Young Vic with this extraordinary company and creative team. In Broken Glass, Miller exposes the harrowing consequences of ignoring the world around you and manages to create a play that echoes through the decades.”
Rebecca Miller and Kate Miller, Trustees of the Arthur Miller Literary and Dramatic Property Trust, added:
“Broken Glass is one of Arthur Miller’s late, great plays which presents a fascinating psychological exploration of family, society, morality and power. On behalf of the Miller family, we are delighted to see it staged by the Young Vic with whom he personally worked closely…”
Artistic Director Nadia Fall commented:
“Arthur Miller’s Broken Glass feels achingly prescient. Miller examines how world events, with the rise of hate and fascism, can infiltrate and impact our psyche, our relationships and our bodies. It’s a beautiful study of marriage and intimacy, of connection and the fractures between couples over time.”
The production is written by Arthur Miller and directed by Jordan Fein, with set design by Rosanna Vize, costume design by Sussie Juhlin-Wallén, lighting by Adam Silverman, and sound by Tom Gibbons. Movement direction is by Kayla Lomas-Kirton.
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