Bias in Seven Dials

There are two major reasons why I cannot write a worthy review of "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the Donmar.

1. I hate Tennessee Williams with a passion, I find his writing predictable and dull, admittedly I am alone in this view, but I find it hard to engage with a writer who seems to whine his way through the issues he is discussing.

2. I didn't really pay full attention during the 3 hours because I was completely in awe of Elliot Cowan's physique, the man is a modern day god (a slight hyperbole).

Anyway there were parts I enjoyed despite the writing/paid attention to; Christopher Oram came up trumps on set and costume design (seriously was he momentarily blind when he worked on Twelfth Night) and Ruth Wilson as Stella was hypnotic in her portrayal of a woman torn between a passion stronger than anything she's ever known and her duty.

Overall most people should see "Streetcar" there is something in it for everyone and Rachel Weisz add some Hollywood Glamour to this production and made an impressive return to the West End stage.

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