A Streetcar Named Desire - Almeida / Phoenix / Noel Coward

Actor Lydia Wilson has withdrawn from the Almeida Theatre’s production of A Streetcar Named Desire, with the play’s first week of performances cancelled as a result.
She will be replaced in the role of Blanche DuBois by Patsy Ferran.
A Streetcar Named Desire is directed by Rebecca Frecknall, who worked with Ferran on Tennessee Williams’ Summer and Smoke, also at the Almeida, which ran in 2018.
In a statement provided to The Stage, the Almeida said Wilson had withdrawn for health reasons.
"For health reasons, Lydia Wilson will no longer play the role of Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire. The part will now be played by Patsy Ferran," it said.
It means all performances between December 12 and 16 have been cancelled, with performances now starting on December 17.
A press night had been due to be held on December 20, but this will now be on January 12, 2023.
The production also stars Paul Mescal as Stanley and Anjana Vasan as Stella.
Earlier this month, the Almeida had to cancel the final two performances of Tammy Faye due to illness in the cast.