Fans of Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Edward Albee, Harold Pinter and other classic playwrights whose works explore human emotions and complex relationships will enjoy A Streetcar Named Desire.

Anwen Francis, from the Torch Theatre’s marketing team, announces: “A Streetcar Named Desire, one of the most critically acclaimed plays of the 20th century, will be released for cinema viewings on Thursday, June 5 and the Torch Theatre is delighted to be showing the play the very same night as its international release. It is still rated as one of the most performed plays even though it first opened in Connecticut in the winter of 1947.”

From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas, that sees Blanche’s fragile world crumbling as 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, it has 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. Described by the Evening Standard as “Gripping. Gillian Anderson is unmissable”, and by the Guardian as a “first-rate performance from Vanessa Kirby as Stella. Gillian Anderson is utterly compelling”, this is a must see.

The screening starts at 7pm. For tickets, call the Box Office on 01646 695267 or visit torchtheatre.co.uk.