streetcar

Jenny McCann and Tony Minchin

Notes from the Director
Danni Ashton

For directors, A Streetcar Named Desire is certainly a play many would love to stage, as an accomplishment in their career. The bold poetic language, controversial issues and debatable themes that encompass the script still ring true with audiences today.

What I love about the play is Williams' ability to utilise every medium to create realism. His descriptive stage directions are, in themselves, a masterpiece; every ounce of dialogue resonates; music, sound lighting and costumes are all used and placed specifically to create masterful imagery.

Although this has been the most complex play I've directed to date, it has been the most enjoyable. The cast and crew are extremely talented and dedicated to their craft - each and every one of them has travelled the journey with such passion and commitment. It has mad ethis experience one that I'm sure people will remember for many years to come.

Sit back and enjoy this feast for all senses, a celebration of the Old Mill Theatre's diamond anniversary, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of A Streetcar Named Desire's first West End production.

Gemma Northover and Stephen Roberts

Finley Nominations and Awards:
Top 10 Play (Winner, 2nd Best Play)
Jenny McCann, Best Actress Winner
Gemma Northover, Best Other than a Lead Female Winner
Danni Ashton, Best Director Nomination
Stephen Roberts, Best Actor Nomination
Set Design and Construction Nomination

CAST

Blanche

Jenny McCann

Stella

Gemma Northover

Stanley

Stephen Roberts

Mitch

Chris Thomas

Eunice

Jayma Knudson

Steve

Clinton Ward

Betsy

Ursula Henry

Man / Doctor

Michael Danagher

Vendor / Pablo

Cary Hudson

Sailor / Young Man

Tony Minchin

Mexican Woman / Matron

Kyla Jones

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director

Danni Ashton

Assistant Director

Leah Maher

Stage Manager

Tina Wilton

Assistant SM

Daniel Langlands
Claire O'Sullivan

Props

Clare O'Sullivan

Sound

Molly Sheehan

Lighting

Lewis Johnson (design and operation)
Mark Nicholson (design)

Set Design

Hywel Williams
Danni Ashton

Set Construction

Phil Barnett
Hywel Williams
Beau Ashton

Costumes

Merri Ford

Painting

Tim Prosser (set artist)
Rosalee Hampton
Molly Sheehan
Danni Ashton

Tutors

Rosemary Longhurst (accent)
Joy Northover (accent)
Troy Hall (poker)

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