A Streetcar Named Desire

On a street in New Orleans, in the blistering summer heat, a sister spirals.

When Blanche unexpectedly visits her estranged sister Stella, she brings with her a past that will threaten their future. As Stella’s husband Stanley stalks closer to the truth, Blanche’s fragile world begins to fracture. Reality and illusion collide and a violent conflict changes their lives forever.

Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall’s “heartstopping” (The Telegraph) revival of Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece transfers to the West End for a limited six week run.

Patsy Ferran (“astonishingly good” Time Out) returns as Blanche DuBois, with Paul Mescal (“tremendous” The Times) as Stanley and Anjana Vasan (“outstanding” New York Times) as Stella in this “mesmerising” (The i) production.

Important Information

Content Warnings:

Trigger warnings: This production contains xenophobic language, domestic violence, alcoholism, mental health difficulties including anxiety and depression, as well as references to suicide and sexual assault.

Special effects: Sudden loud noises, haze and the smoking of herbal cigarettes.

Assisted Performances

Audio Described Performance - Saturday 15 Apr 2023 14:30

Captioned Performance - Tuesday 18 Apr 2023 19:30

Age Restrictions

Age guidance 14+ For all performances anyone aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 6th May 2023.

Show times for each day are below.

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