Paul Mescal to Return to the West End in A Streetcar Named Desire

Olivier Winner Paul Mescal to Reprise Iconic Role in West End Revival

Paul Mescal is set to make a highly anticipated return to London’s West End as Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire. The acclaimed production, which earned Mescal an Olivier Award for Best Actor, has added a limited three-week run at the Noël Coward Theatre from 3rd to 22nd February 2025.

This marks a continuation of the Almeida Theatre’s celebrated staging of Tennessee Williams’ classic, directed by Rebecca Frecknall. After its West End run, the production will make its long-awaited debut in the United States at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where it will play from 28th February to 8th April 2025.

Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire at the Almeida Theatre (Marc Benner)

The announcement of A Streetcar Named Desire’s extended West End engagement coincides with the cinematic release of Gladiator II, where Paul Mescal stars in a leading role. This dual presence underscores Mescal’s growing reputation as a versatile performer across stage and screen.

Joining Mescal in the production are Olivier Award winners Patsy Ferran and Anjana Vasan, who will reprise their roles from the original Almeida Theatre production. Their performances were widely praised, adding to the show’s stellar reputation.

An Award-Winning Collaboration

This production of A Streetcar Named Desire is brought to the stage by an impressive array of producers, including ATG Productions, Almeida Theatre, Gavin Kalin Productions, Wessex Grove, GGRS, and LA Media Fund, alongside Rupert Gavin/Mallory Factor, Francesca Moody Productions, and Oliver Roth.

The direction by Rebecca Frecknall and the exceptional cast have ensured that this adaptation of Tennessee Williams' masterpiece is recognised as one of the definitive modern productions of the play.