Ster-Kinekor Brings A Streetcar Named Desire From The UK Stage To South African Cinemas

A season of six world-class theatrical productions, filmed live from theatres in London, are currently being screened at select Ster-Kinekor and Cinema Nouveau theatres until November this year. Cinema audiences and theatre lovers alike will be treated to world-class productions from some of Britain’s most innovative playwrights, directors, actors, and stagings, on the big screen as part of the NT (National Theatre) Live series.

“With NT Live productions showing on our cinema screens, local audiences get the opportunity to experience some of the best of British theatre in a theatre-like setting, as an extension of the live production’s audience. It is wonderful that we can show these world-class productions from the UK on our screens for audiences who enjoy and appreciate great theatre,” says Lynne Wylie, chief marketing officer of Ster-Kinekor Theatres.

The next production is National Theatre Live’s acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams' timeless masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire, a filmed version of the Young Vic's record-breaking stage production. Directed by Benedict Andrews, it stars Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois, Ben Foster as Stanley Kowalski, and Vanessa Kirby as Stella. The production will screen on 30 and 31 May and 02 June.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace. But, her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014. It was one of the fastest-selling productions in the Young Vic's history, and received critical acclaim and 5-star reviews. It remains one of NT Live’s most popular titles and has been watched by 1.2 million people worldwide.

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The line-up of other NT Live theatre productions due for release on Ster-Kinekor screens over the next few months include: Inter Alia (screening on 25, 26 and 28 July); The Fifth Step (releasing on 05, 06 and 08 September);  Frankenstein (releasing on 31 October, 01 and 03 November); and finally, The Audience (releasing on 21, 22 and 24 November).

Don’t miss the opportunity to see these world-class theatre productions. Bookings are now open, and screenings are limited. Each of the NT Live productions will be shown at Ster-Kinekor Rosebank Nouveau and Cresta in Johannesburg, Ster-Kinekor Brooklyn in Pretoria, Watercrest in Hillcrest, KZN, and at Ster-Kinekor V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The productions also screen at Ster-Kinekor Maerua Mall in Windhoek, Namibia. Loyalty deals apply to ticket prices, including half-price tickets on Tuesdays.

Book your tickets at the new-look Ster-Kinekor website on www.sterkinekor.com or download the new SK App on your smartphone. For news and updates, go to Facebook: Ster-Kinekor Theatres | follow Ster-Kinekor on Twitter: @Ster-Kinekor. For all queries, call Ticketline on 0861-Movies (668 437).

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About Ster-Kinekor Theatres

Ster-Kinekor Theatres is the largest movie exhibitor on the African continent. To most South Africans, the word ‘movies’ is synonymous with the name ‘Ster-Kinekor’. The company operates 32 commercial cinema complexes in South Africa that house 249 large-scale screens, with 33 110 seats and the largest 3D footprint featuring 99 state-of-the-art 3D screens in South Africa (Commercial, 3D, IMAX, Kids Cinema and Cine Prestige). It also operates four cinema complexes in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia, with 23 screens and 3 014 seats.

As the industry leader, Ster-Kinekor has pioneered cinema concepts such as Cinema Nouveau, a dedicated art-house multiplex cinema, and the luxurious Cine Prestige theatres, the first ‘business class’ cinema experience in South Africa; and has headed the return of the IMAX® Experience, with nine IMAX® Theatres across the country. Ster-Kinekor has expanded its cinema innovation to launch the first Kids’ Cinema complete with slides and bean bag seating (currently seven screens) as well as D-BOX which brings movie experiences to life with motion seats. Most recently, Ster-Kinekor introduced SKX-PERIENCE Powered by Jozi X at The Zone in Rosebank, an indoor adventure hub offering axe throwing, gel blaster, splatter room and escape rooms, adding a new dimension to the Ster-Kinekor entertainment experience.

As one of South Africa’s most loved brands, it is Ster-Kinekor’s ongoing mission to become synonymous with the unrivalled magic of the cinema experience, by providing ‘Great Moments at Their Greatest’. During 2013, the company embarked on a massive roll-out project to convert and equip every cinema with the very latest in digital projection and sound technology. The result of this upgrade is that every cinema now boasts state-of-the-art cinema technology that encompasses 2K and 4K digital projection and 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound systems.

The SK Club loyalty programme rewards members with redeemable points when they swipe their card when buying movie tickets or catering, as well as half-price tickets on Tuesdays. Combined with industry-leading loyalty programmes from Edgars Club and Discovery Vitality, these give Ster-Kinekor a strong consumer value proposition and competitive advantage. Ster-Kinekor has extended its loyalty offering to include the first subscription model in South Africa: SK Subscription Club, which offers members a limited or unlimited number of movies per month at a set cost whilst also enjoying the benefits of SK Club.

As the market leader, Ster-Kinekor aims to spearhead the advancement of cinema across both South Africa and the rest of Africa, to ensure that consumers continue to experience movies as they were made to be seen – on the big screen.

See more at: www.sterkinekor.com

About National Theatre Live (NT Live)

Since launching in 2009, National Theatre Live broadcasts productions to over 700 cinemas across the UK as well as around the globe that have been seen by an audience of over 11 million people. The first season began in June 2009 with the acclaimed production of Phédre starring Oscar winner Helen Mirren. Recent broadcasts include Follies with Imelda Staunton, Yerma with Billie Piper, Angels in America with Andrew Garfield, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? with Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead with Daniel Radcliffe and Hedda Gabler with Ruth Wilson. (www.ntlive.com).  

National Theatre Live is distributed by New York-based BY Experience, Inc. (www.byexperience.net