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Scottish Ballet once more presents their critically acclaimed and award-winning production of A Streetcar Named Desire, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Tennessee Williams. The production, which was originally commissioned in 2012 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Williams' work, follows the sexually charged story of Stanley and Blanche in a searing ballet interpretation that sets the stage on fire.

What is the story?

When faded Southern belle Blanche finds her decadent life crumbling around her, she falls on the mercy of her timid sister Stella for some relief. However, she didn't factor in Stella's domineering husband Stanley, who is determined to control his wife ahead of the birth of their first child. A strong sexual marriage is suggested between the two, as well as frequent arguments and threats to leave him. Throw the sexually flamboyant Blanche into the mix, and a devastating sequence of events follow...