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National Theatre Live
by Tennessee Williams
directed by Benedict Andrews
203’

★★★★★ ‘Benedict Andrews's revival of the Tennessee Williams classic steams off the revolving set of the Young Vic’ Susannah Clapp, The Observer

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. 

★★★★★ ‘…the hottest ticket in town.’ Dom O’Hanlon, London Theatre

★★★★★ ‘Gillian Anderson is electrifying as Blanche DuBois while director Benedict Andrews's modern-day setting allows Tennessee Williams's play to feel bracingly fresh.’ Henry Hitchings, The Evening Standard

‘The acting is superb, with Gillian Anderson giving the performance of her career as Blanche DuBois...there isn't a moment when the tension slackens or attention lapses. It is an absolute knock-out’ Charles Spencer, The Daily Telegraph