National Theatre Live – A Streetcar Named Desire (15)

10th July 2025 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Category: Event cinema

A Streetcar Named Desire

by Tennessee Williams

directed by Benedict Andrews

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.

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.

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

BBFC certificate: 15

Running time: 203 mins