A Streetcar Named Desire

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.