Why See A Streetcar Named Desire?
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Strictly Limited Run
Winner 2023 Olivier Awards - Best Revival, Best Actor for Paul Mescal, Best Actress in a Supporting role for Anjana Vasan.
After sizzling audiences during its much-acclaimed runs at the Almeida theatre and in the West End in 2023, Rebecca Frecknell's (Cabaret) five-star production of Tennessee William's most famous play is set to turn up the heat as it makes a strictly limited return in February 2025. Starring man-of-the-moment Paul Mescal, don't miss your chance to see this fantastic production before it heads across the pond, further cementing leading man Mescal's stardom. Joining Mescal will be be Anjana Vasan (Stella), Patsy Ferran (Blanche) and Dwane Walcott (Mitch) who will reprise their roles alongside.
What Is The Story?
First opening on Broadway in 1947, Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire follows the life of protagonist Blanche DuBois who leaves her aristocratic lifestyle behind after a dramatic loss leaves her moneyless. She enters New Orleans French Quarter to live with her younger sister and brother-in-law.
A Streetcar Named Desire is widely regarded as one of the best plays of the 20th century. The production received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, the New York Drama Critics' Circle for Best Play, and Pulitzer Prize for Drama following its premiere.
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Dates
Opening night: 3 February 2025
Cast and Creative
Cast
Paul Mescal
Anjana Vasan as Stella
Pasty Ferran as Blanche
Dwane Walcott as Mitch
With
Eduardo Ackerman, Rob Dempsey, Janet Etuk , Alexander Eliot , Gabriela Garcia, Francesca Knight , Tom Penn, Curtis Patrick, Constanza Ruff and Jabez Sykes
Creative
Written by Tennessee Williams
Directed by Rebecca Frecknall
Awards
Olivier Awards 2023, wins
Best Revival
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Anjana Vasan
Best Actor - Paul Mescal
Olivier Awards 2023, nominations
Best Revival
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Anjana Vasan
Best Actress - Patsy Ferran
Best Lighting
Best Actor - Paul Mescal
Best Director - Rebecca Frecknall
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