A Streetcar Named Desire (West End) London Reviews and Tickets

84%

(31 Ratings)

Positive

84%

Mixed

16%

Negative

Members say

Absorbing, Great acting, Clever, Intense, Ambitious

About the Show

Paul Mescal stars in the West End transfer of the Almeida Theatre's production of Tennessee Williams' drama.

Blanche DuBois, a former Southern belle from a wealthy family, moves into a shabby apartment with her sister Stella & brother-in-law Stanley after suffering a series of personal losses. Blanche brings with her a past that will threaten now only her future, that but of her sister's. As her brother-in-law edges closer to the truth, Blanche's fragile world begins to fracture, resulting in a violent conflict that changes their lives forever.

Rebecca Frecknall ('Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club') directs this production, starring Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal ('Aftersun'), Patsy Ferran, and Anjana Vasan.

Show-Score Member Reviews (31)

85%

Absorbing, Clever, Great Acting, Great Staging, Resonant

See it if You love a classic done with great staging & cast or you want to discover classic theatre.

Don't see it if You don't like hard hitting stories.

100%

Absorbing, Great Acting, Intense, Must See

See it if you like dramatic plays that cover darker topics. Incredible acting is the true showstopper here.

Don't see it if you may be triggered by depictions of domestic abuse. Actors are incredible but makes scenes like this feel scarily real.

100%

Absorbing, Clever, Dark, Entertaining, Great Casting

See it if Great casting, great staging, amazing performances, heartbreaking production of a classic play

Don't see it if Check the trigger warnings before you see this show as there are many darker topics explored

65%

Haunting, Talented, Well Acted

See it if You love serious drama

Don't see it if You are easily upset by sensitive themes

85%

Award-Winning, Dark, Great Acting, Great Staging, Resonant

See it if amazing emotional acting of Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran, great staging with impressive special effects

Don't see it if looking for a light and fun theatre evening, as this play will make you cry and will leave a heavy aftertaste

95%

Absorbing, Clever, Great Acting, Great Staging, Thought-Provoking

See it if you want to see a PHENOMENAL CAST and another Rebecca Frecknall masterpiece.

Don't see it if you want to see Paul Mescal being a cute boyo.

50%

Disappointing, Flat, Overrated

See it if you like any of the main actors or you've never seen this play on stage or on film.

Don't see it if you genuinely like Tennesee Williams' nuanced text or you think you will get your money's worth in entertainment value. Read more

79%

Dizzying, Great Writing, Intelligent, Intense, Uneven

See it if Intelligent interpretation, sheds new light. Stella fresh, modern, clearer. Blanche smarter, saner. Brilliant final two scenes. Good staging

Don't see it if Great actors but not given enough freedom. Many outbursts felt forced. Best parts were non-verbal behavior & reactions (Mescal excels here)

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