A Streetcar Named Desire

A Streetcar Named Desire description

This raw, exciting play is a masterpiece packed with xenophobic language, domestic violence, alcoholism, mental health issues, references to suicide, and sexual assault. Perfect for theatre lovers aged 14 and over, it’s a hair-raising ride through a particularly cruel point in the USA’s history. It has also gained loads of critical acclaim, 2023 Olivier-nominated for Best Revival, for Best Actress in a Play (Patsy Ferran), Best Actor in a Play (Paul Mescal), Best Supporting Actress in a Play (Anjana Vasan), Best Lighting Design, and Best Direction for Rebecca Frecknall.

What's the story of A Streetcar Named Desire?

Welcome to the humid, sultry streets of New Orleans, where you will witness a feud fuelled by dark desires and the distinction between truth and deception blurs. This play dives deep into the psychological decline of the former Southern Belle Blanche DuBois, and the resulting tragedy that ensues. It’s a truly captivating exploration of the human psyche, giving audiences a haunting perspective on life that never ages. This iconic production at the Phoenix Theatre is on stage for just six weeks.

Prepare to go back to a point in history when the old world transitioned to the new. Witness the terrible treatment and limitations imposed on women at the time. Directed by the Olivier Award winner Rebecca Frecknall, who thrilled us with the multi-Olivier Award-winning Cabaret, this is your invitation to the dramatic world of Tennessee Williams.

Who is starring in A Streetcar Named Desire?

This long-anticipated revival of Tennessee Williams’ acclaimed play stars Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran and Anjana Vasan, all reprising their Olivier-nominated roles. It takes to the stage at London’s Phoenix Theatre in a ‘heartstopping’ (The Telegraph) production. Dwane Walcott also reprises his ‘beautifully tender’ (Variety) role in a revival that has been called ‘mesmerising’ by The i. The rest of the cast is to be announced.

Who is on the A Streetcar Named Desire creative team?

Theatre tickets for A Streetcar Named Desire treat you to critically acclaimed work by sound designer Peter Rice. Set designer Madeleine Girling, costume designer Merle Hensel and lighting design by Lee Curran. Julia Horen CDG is the casting director and Angus McRae is the composer.

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