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Written by
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Directed by
Melanie Luckman
Jaded Southern belle Blanche DuBois arrives in a sultry New Orleans, desperate for a place to stay.
Her little sister Stella takes her in, but tensions soon flare as Stella’s brutish husband, Stanley, keeps a brooding eye on his new sister-in-law…
Heralded as one of the finest plays of the 20th Century, this Pulitzer Prize winning drama is a devastating masterpiece that promises a riveting and dangerous night out at the theatre.
Why YOU will love this play
“This, simply put, is one of the greatest plays ever written. Its exploration of family and isolation has never really been surpassed. It’s a theatrical tour-de-force that we can’t wait to bring to our Court audience.”
Artistic Adviser/Lead Director, Ross Gumbley
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WARNINGS
Some of the content in A Streetcar Named Desire may be triggering for some viewers. This production contains adult themes and controversial elements, such as strong physical and sexual violence, rape, domestic abuse and alcoholism.
If you find any of these subjects triggering you can get help through the following organisations:
- It's Not OK | 0800 456 450
- Women’s Refuge crisis | 0800 733 843 - 24 hours
- Family violence information line | 0800 456 450
- Shine National Helpline | 0508 744 633 - 9am to 11pm
- Shakti - for migrant and refugee women | 0800 742 584 - 24 hours
- National network of stopping violence | 03 391 0048
- Elder Abuse Helpline | 0800 32 668 65 - 24 hours
- Gandhi Nivas - supporting men to be free from violence | 0800 426 344
- You, me, us - promoting healthy queer, trans and takatäpui relationships
- Alcohol Drug Helpline | 0800 787 797
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TICKET PRICES
Earlybird tickets for A Streetcar Named Desire are on sale now! Earlybird ticket prices are available for Mon-Thu and matinee performances in the first two weeks of the season.
- Adult: $56-$64
- Senior 65yrs+: $49-$57
- Child (under 18): $27-$30
- Group 6+: $49-$57
- Supporter: $47-$54
- 30 Below: $30
Alternatively, purchase a summer subscription to our Meridian Energy 2019/2020 Season and save on the cost of your tickets! Select a minimum of 3 x mainstage shows and pay from as low as:- Senior 65yrs+: $42 per show
- Adult: $47 per show
- Under 25: $30 per show
- Community Services Card: $33 per show
- Court Supporters Member: $40 per show
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CAST
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Creatives
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Press Reviews
"This fine production brings out the haunting poetry and unrelenting intensity of one of the 20th century's greatest dramas."
Christopher Moore
"The sisterhood dynamic between Claire Dougan and Amy Straker was in turns funny, heartfelt, and aching, but always believable. They lit up every scene they shared."
Sophie Ricketts
"A fresh exploration of what the text has to offer in 2020, when a lack of general tolerance and when violence – especially towards women – seem indeed to be going the way of the brutes, the production gives pause for thought: always a good thing."
Lindsay Clark
"A Streetcar Named Desire is a legendary play and The Court has produced a great work of theatre craftsmanship."
Charlotte Filipov
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On the Streetcar
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Audience Reviews (3)
"Wow! Just saw A Streetcar Named Desire - outstanding! From the opening scene to the final curtain it had us, but not just that, the theatre staff were great at the bar, at the box office and the door - it was all part of a great night, thank you!""The show last night was excellent. The acting, the timing, the intensity, the passion, and delivery were as good as it gets. How your leading lady can do that night after night amazed us.""Such a fabulous production, thank you! Mitch, you are a sweetheart and captured the heart of every middle aged woman in the audience. ❤"
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