4 August 2014. A streetcar named desire at the Young Vic

This acclaimed production certainly lived up to its reputation. The acting, not just by Gillian Anderson (Blanche) was brilliant. The theatre provided a high level of intimacy, particularly being in the front row, with the actors sometimes coming off stage and being within touching distance. The stage itself slowly rotated most of the time, which got slightly tedious but also added to the sense of impending craziness, especially when it speeded up. The whole unravelling of Blanche's proud persona was chillingly portrayed.