'Explosive and Immersive' Classic next up at Rugby Theatre

A Streetcar Named Desire rehearsals. Photo by Martin Pulley.

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams at Rugby Theatre from 8-15 March

Preview

Tennessee Williams’ gripping masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire is next up at Rugby Theatre, with discounted tickets for school pupils and on International Women’s Day (8 March).

Set in the sultry French Quarter of 1940s New Orleans, A Streetcar Named Desire tells the story of fading Southern belle Blanche DuBois, who seeks refuge with her estranged sister Stella, away from her turbulent past and the family estate.

Blanche’s agitated state and fragile disposition create suspicion in Stella’s dominant husband Stanley, as they collide in a struggle for Stella’s heart. As their simmering feud develops, past truths start to surface and both sisters are driven to choose between fantasy and reality.

Expect passion, dark secrets and explosive lies. Photo by Martin Pulley.

“This is explosive and immersive theatre like nothing you’ve ever seen,” says director Wendy Kay. “If you missed the recent (expensive) West-End production, look no further for your fix of fierce emotions, dark secrets and volatile lies, mixed with tender feelings and a touch of melancholy.”

The show runs from 8-15 March, and Rugby Theatre is offering discounted tickets on International Women’s Day (8 March), with the play highlighting the struggles women face in being seen as either inferior to men or not conforming to embedded societal rules or expected behaviours.

The Tennessee Williams classic in rehearsals. Photo by Martin Pulley.

There is also a special school study ticket available on Monday 10 March, with a post-show Q&A session for students with the cast and director straight after the performance.

“The heat is sweltering, the liquor flows, honky-tonk music permeates the streets and secrets are as thick as the humidity,” continues Wendy. “So pull up a chair and join this high-stakes game of poker!”

A Streetcar Named Desire runs from 8-15 March, with discounted tickets for International Women’s Day (8 March) and school pupils (10 March). Tickets are available from the Rugby Theatre box office on 01788 541234, and via www.rugbytheatre.co.uk. For school study tickets, email box.office@rugbytheatre.co.uk.