Acclaimed actor starring in upcoming Waterford theatre production

Stagemad Theatre Company has announced its highly anticipated production of the American classic, 'A Streetcar Named Desire', by Tennessee Williams.

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a towering masterpiece of 20th-century theatre.

It tells the haunting story of Blanche DuBois, a fragile and fading Southern belle who is forced to leave her aristocratic background behind.

Seeking refuge, she moves into the cramped New Orleans apartment of her sister, Stella, and Stella’s brutish husband, Stanley Kowalski.

The ensuing clash of wills and worlds creates a powerful, explosive, and deeply tragic story of illusion, desire, and raw reality.

'A Streetcar Named Desire', remains one of Tennessee Williams's most celebrated and frequently performed works worldwide, renowned for its poetic language and searing emotional depth.

The 1951 film adaptation directed by Elia Kazan won four academy awards and featured a career-defining performance from Marlon Brando as Stanley.

Playing the pivotal role of Stanley in the upcoming production is actor Barry Roe.

Barry has studied with the Gaiety School of Acting and has appeared in film, television and stage productions throughout his career.

Most recently, he featured in Apple TV’s, ‘Foundation’ and Crossday Productions feature film ‘The Last Right’ directed by Aoife Crehan.

Barry also featured in Irish Sci-Fi, 'Nevermore’ and period drama ‘Masquerade’ directed by John Kelly.

For the latter Barry won the award for Best Actor for his performance at the LA Film Awards.

His stage performances include several plays by award-winning writer Derek Masterson and No Tears Productions, most recently the experimental ‘zoom’ production of ‘A Bonnie Situation’.

Other credits include playing Christian in the Dizzy Tails production of the highly successful sold out run, 'Festen'.

You can also catch Barry in the TV series 'Clean Break', 'Ripper Street', 'Life of Crime' and 'Foyle's War'.

Currently, he can be seen in the hugely successful Netflix series 'Wednesday'.

The upcoming play will run for a strictly limited five-night engagement at the Garter Lane Arts Centre from Tuesday, November 11 through to Saturday, November 15, with nightly performances at 8pm.

With strong advance sales reported, patrons are strongly advised to book their tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Early booking strongly advised at Garter Lane Box Office at (051) 855 038 or online at www.garterlane.ie