A Streetcar Named Desire For Free
A free week-long festival exclusively for 25s & under
Event details
Sun 15 - Sun 22 Jan 2023
We’re excited to announce a week-long festival for A Streetcar Named Desire For Free taking place between Sunday 15 and Sunday 22 January.
Scroll down to find out more details about each event.
This For Free festival was produced by the Almeida Young Producers: Bella Cavicchi; Cherelle Malongo; Dela Ruth Hini; Eric Gherman; Felicia Xiao; Josie Mura ; Naomi Moylan-Torke; Phoebe-Rae Levene; Ra’eesah Kai; Sam Asher Misan; Sophia Ginsburg; William Homer and Zoe Bourdin.
All events as part of Almeida For Free are free and exclusive to audiences aged 25 and under
A Streetcar Named Desire For Free Performance
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This free performance is exclusively for those aged 25 and under
Thu 19 Jan 7.30pm
Approx. 2 hours & 45 mins, incl. an interval
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“How pretty the sky is! I ought to go there on a rocket that never comes down.”
On a street in New Orleans, in the blistering summer heat, a sister spirals.
Following her “spellbinding” (Financial Times) production of Summer and Smoke, Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall takes on another Tennessee Williams masterpiece.
When Blanche unexpectedly visits her estranged sister Stella, she brings with her a past that will threaten their future. As Stella’s husband Stanley stalks closer to the truth, Blanche’s fragile world begins to fracture. Reality and illusion collide and a violent conflict changes their lives forever.
Due to an injury, Lydia Wilson will no longer be playing the role of Blanche DuBois. The part will now be played by Patsy Ferran (Summer and Smoke), with the BAFTA-winning Paul Mescal (Normal People) as Stanley, and Anjana Vasan (We Are Lady Parts) as Stella.
Rebecca Frecknall directs her first production at the Almeida since her multi-Olivier Award-winning production of Cabaret.
Tickets are free and exclusive to those aged 25 and under, limited to 2 per person. Proof of age must be brought to the performance for each ticketholder.
We have a limited amount of extra tickets available for youth groups who would like to attend. Please contact participate@almeida.co.uk if you would like to requests tickets for your group.
Captioned & Audio Described
This performance will be Captioned and Audio Described. To book and for further information please contact the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.
Talkback After the performance
A post-show talk with Director Rebecca Frecknall and actors Patsy Ferran, Paul Mescal, Anjana Vasan and Dwane Walcott. Free to same-day ticket holders.
You can find the full production information about A Streetcar Named Desire here>
The Producer’s Process: Demystifying The Producer’s Role
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Sun 15 Jan 12.45pm
Approx. 2 hours
Ever wondered what a theatre producer actually does? Join the Almeida’s Producer Tara Wilkinson, as well as members of the Almeida’s Young Producers programme who are producing the A Streetcar Named Desire For Free Festival, to discover more about the role of a producer through this round table discussion.
This event is aimed at anyone aged 25 and under with an interest in theatre producing, no prior experience is needed.
Please note this event is taking place at the Rehearsal Room at 108 Upper Street, N1 1QN.
Tickets are free and exclusive to those aged 25 and under, tickets are limited to one per person. Please bring proof of age.
Exploring Intimacy And Boundary Through Movement
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Sun 15 Jan 3pm | Approx. 2 hours
Rehearsal Room at 108 Upper Street, N1 1QN
This event is free and exclusive to those aged 20-25, tickets are limited to one per person
Curious about the role of Intimacy Coordinators in the rehearsal process and beyond? Want to know how they facilitate intimate scenes in a safe environment? Join leading Intimacy Coordinator Ita O’Brien to discover how to communicate boundaries and consent through movement.
Participants should have some experience of working with scripts on stage or screen either in training or professionally and should wear clothes they are able to move in.
Ita O’Brien is a leading intimacy practitioner and founder of Intimacy on Set, set up in 2018, which provides services to TV, film and live performance when dealing with intimacy, sexual content, and nudity. Ita has been developing best practice ‘Intimacy on Set Guidelines’ since 2014, which have been widely adopted across the industry. With a professional career spanning 39 years, Ita and her team at Intimacy On Set have worked on numerous high-profile film, TV and live performance productions.
For the Almeida: Spring Awakening.
Theatre includes: Ruination (Royal Ballet Company/Lost Dog); The Rape of Lucretia (BPA/Royal Opera House); Theodora (Royal Opera House); The Crucible; Manor (National Theatre); Low Level Panic (Orange Tree Theatre).
Film includes: Lady Chatterley’s Lover; Empire of Light; Birds of Paradise; The Last Duel; The Dig; True Things; Magic Mike’s Last Dance.
Television includes: Normal People; Sex Education (Series 1 and 2); I May Destroy You; It’s a Sin; Conversations with Friends; Gentleman Jack; I Hate Suzie; Foundation; Dangerous Liaisons; The Serpent Queen.
Movement Masterclass with Mateus Daniel
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Wed 18 Jan 7pm | Approx. 2 hours
Rehearsal Room at 108 Upper Street, N1 1QN
This free event is exclusively for those aged 25 and under, tickets are limited to one per person
This movement workshop led by Mateus Daniel will be an exploration of class and hierarchy through contemporary choreography. An insight into how to approach character and class with guided improvisation and exploration of various points of tension. Thought comes second as we uncover what makes us move and discover our own physical language.
This will be a practical movement session and participants should wear clothes they can move in.
Mateus Daniel is a performer, choreographer and aerial hoop artist who graduated in Physical theatre at East 15 Acting School in 2019. He has built a love and curiosity for telling stories physically that express themes of culture, race, change and transitions.
Theatre includes:
As Performer: The Quest for the baby (the gruesome twosome, The Place, Resolution 2020); Street Circus Collective (The Roundhouse); The Taste of Ginger (Mundane Magazine); BOYS (The Pappyshow); Run It Back (Talawa Theatre company)
As Movement Director: Passion Fruit (New Diorama, Offie Nominated for choreography and ensemble performance)
The Breakfast Club
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Thu 19 Jan 10am – 11am
Almeida Café & Bar
No booking required
Drop in for a free breakfast at the Almeida Café & Bar. Join us if you’re taking part in a For Free session or simply want to meet other young artists including the Almeida Young Producers. This is an opportunity to meet future collaborators and like-minded individuals, discuss ideas and share opportunities.
Almeida Backstage Tours
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Thu 19 Jan 10.15am & 11.30am | Approx. 45 mins
Almeida Theatre
This event is free and exclusive to those aged 25 and under, tickets are limited to one per person
Explore behind-the-scenes of the Almeida Theatre and discover how a production comes together with this backstage tour of the theatre led by Almeida Chief Technician Jason Wescombe.
A Streetcar Named Devising
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Thu 19 Jan 11.30am | Approx. 2 hours
New Unity, 277A Upper St, London N1 2TZ
This event is free and exclusive to those aged 25 and under, tickets are limited to one per person
Join Almeida Participation Associate and director of our current Young Company shows The Village / Rush, Abi Falase as they share their devising process and lead participants through a practical workshop to explore their approach to devising.
Abi will be joined by current Young Company members to give an insight into the experience of creating their show RUSH.
No experience necessary, this will be a practical session and participants should wear clothes they can move in.
Just Write
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Thu 19 Jan 11am & Sat 21 Jan 2pm | Approx. 2 hours
This event is free and exclusive to those aged 25 and under, tickets are limited to one per person
Face it. Writing is difficult. But, why face it alone? Nothing worthwhile is easy and the Almeida Young Producers recognise this struggle. So, join fellow writers on Thu 19 Jan and Sat 21 Jan in an epic standoff between themselves and their art as we ‘just write’.
Whether you want to get started, break through on a current project or finish off your latest play, join us for this opportunity to work in a creative space with others.
Please note: The location for the Thu 19 Jan event is at the Almeida Theatre. The location for the Sat 21 Jan event is Upper Hall, Union Chapel, 19b Compton Terrace, N1 TUN.
Directing Masterclass with Rebecca Frecknall
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Thu 19 Jan 2.30pm | Approx. 2 hours
Almeida Theatre
This free event is exclusive to those aged 25 and under, tickets are limited to one per person
Join Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall (Summer and Smoke, Cabaret, Olivier Award for Best Director), the Director of A Streetcar Named Desire to hear her approach to creating an ensemble and working in-the-round on this brand new production of Tennessee Williams‘ classic play.
This masterclass will include work on stage with a small group of actors and an opportunity for the audience to ask questions.
This event is ideal for anyone with an interest in directing, acting or theatre-making.
Under The Paper Moon
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Sat 21 Jan 7pm
Upper Hall, Union Chapel, 19b Compton Terrace, N1 TUN
This free event is exclusive to those aged 18-25, tickets are limited to two per person
A cabaret of queer performers in celebration of playwright Tennessee Williams featuring drag, live music, spoken word, performance art and theatre followed by an after party with a set from DJ Talulah.
Performers
Dollores Caulfield (she/her) – Spoken word
Mia GD (they/them) – Spoken word
Roshi (she/they) – Singer/Songwriter
Sven Ironside (he/she/they) – Performance Art
Talulah (they/them) – DJ
The Doll Named Dan (she/her) – Drag
The Moylan-Torke Trio:
Naomi Moylan-Torke (she/they) – Voice
Harrison Perkins (he/him) – Saxophone
Will Hobson (he/him) – Piano
Learn To Swing Dance
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Sun 22 Jan 4.30pm | Approx. 1 hour & 30 mins
Rehearsal Room at 108 Upper Street, N1 1QN
This event is free and exclusive to those aged 25 and under, tickets are limited to one per person
This workshop is an introduction to Swing Dance a popular dance style that developed alongside jazz music between the 1920s and 1940s. You will learn some solo steps, move onto a little partner work (Don’t worry you don’t need to come with a partner – also if you’d rather keep dancing solo that’s ok too), then put it altogether in a fun routine.
Led by Lizzie Treece a professional dancer who trained at London Studio Centre and works freelance across Theatre and TV. Lizzie is a member of authentic jazz dance company The Swing Time Jivers – regularly performing with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Tony Jacobs Orchestra.
No dance experience is necessary, just be ready to have lots of fun. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in and bring a water bottle as Swing Dance is high energy.