THEATRE PREVIEW

JUNE 2026 | Volume 264

 

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A Streetcar Named Desire
by Tennessee Williams
Ensemble Theatre Festival: Bloodlines
Jericho Arts Centre
July 9-18
$35/$25
www.ensembletheatrecompany.ca
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STREETCAR: Part of Ensemble Theatre Company’s 2026 Festival: Bloodlines.

Iconic. Essential. Electric.

A cornerstone of 20th century theatre, A Streetcar Named Desire traces the unraveling of Blanche DuBois as she arrives in New Orleans to take shelter with her sister Stella and brother-in-law Stanley. Clashing realities, desire, and delusion collide in this emotionally charged drama, revealing the fragility of identity and the harshness of truth in a changing world.

In turbulent and uncertain times, this iconic play could not be more prescient as we witness a family moving towards new identities and fighting for their vision of the American Dream. Tennessee Williams’ play is a portrait of a woman caught between the demons of her past and the prospect of a new life.

Directed by Chris Lam

A haunting and urgent Pulitzer Prize winner!

STREETCAR SHOWTIMES
•    July 9, 7:30 pm (Preview)
•    July 11, 7:30 pm (Opening)
•    July 12, 2:00 pm
•    July 14, 3:00 pm
•    July 16, 7:30 pm
•    July 18, 7:30 pm (Closing)
•    Talkback performance July 12 after the 2:00 pm performance.
•    Join us for brunch-time performances before July 12 matinee, featuring singer Violet Grace

Tickets:
General: $35.
Student/Senior/Arts Worker tickets: $25.
Preview: PWYC


 

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