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National Theatre Live A Streetcar Named Desire
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National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

  • Thu 12 Jun 25

    19:00 - 22:00

  • Colchester Campus

    Lakeside Theatre

  • Event type

    Arts, culture and performances

  • Event organiser

    Lakeside Theatre

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Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.

by Tennessee Williams.

directed by Benedict Andrews.


Book your tickets

Advance Prices:

  • University of Essex students - £6
  • Concessions (including University of Essex staff) - £10
  • Full - £15

Running Time:  180min TBC

BBFC Certificate:  15 TBC

Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster in character and looking to camera in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire. A National Theatre Live, directed by Benedict Andrews.

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