Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran, Anjana Vasan and Dwane Walcott to reprise roles in West End transfer of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
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Paul Mescal, just nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA for his leading role in the film Aftersun, Olivier Award winner Patsy Ferran (Summer & Smoke), Anjana Vasan (We Are Lady Parts) and Dwane Walcott (Our Girl) will continue in the roles of Stanley, Blanche, Stella and Harold ‘Mitch’ Mitchell respectively, in the transfer of the Almeida Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of A Streetcar Named Desire.
Directed by Rebecca Frecknall (Cabaret), the production will run for a strictly limited six-week run at the Phoenix Theatre from 20 March to 29 April.
"How pretty the sky is! I ought to go there on a rocket that never comes down."
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.
Paul Mescal said: “I’m incredibly excited that Streetcar is being transferred to the West End with this formidable cast and creative team, led by the exceptionally talented Rebecca Frecknall. It’s my favourite play and it’s wonderful to be able to share it with a wider audience”.
Director Rebecca Frecknall said: “I'm thrilled we will have the opportunity to share this production with a wider audience. It's a testament to this fantastic company and incredible play. It's been moving to see how audiences have responded to our work and I'm excited to see how the piece will evolve in the West End.”
A Streetcar Named Desire’s creative team includes set designer Madeleine Girling, costume designer Merle Hensel, lighting designer Lee Curran, sound designer Peter Rice, composer Angus MacRae, and casting director Julia Horan CDG.
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