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NTLive presents: A Streetcar Named Desire (15)

Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, Ben Foster

A Streetcar Named Desire 
by Tennessee Williams 
directed by Benedict Andrews
Cert 15
 
Gillian Anderson (The X Files, Sex Education, All About Eve), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown, Julie, Pieces of a Woman), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor, Kill Your Darlings, Leave No Trace) 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.

★★★★★ ‘Gillian Anderson gives the performance of her career.’

The fastest-selling production in the Young Vic's history, directed by Benedict Andrews and filmed live in 2014, received critical acclaim and 5-star reviews. It is one of NT Live’s most popular titles and has been watched by 1.2 million people worldwide.

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