National Theatre of Scotland Presents - 'The House of Bernarda Alba'

national theatre of scotland presents - 'the house of bernarda alba'

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Dates

16th Oct 2009 - 17th Oct 2009

Event Description

The House of Bernarda Alba
By Federico García Lorca
In a new version by Rona Munro
Directed by John Tiffany

This autumn the National Theatre of Scotland presents a major new version of Federico Garcia Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba. Set in contemporary Scotland, Rona Munro’s bristling, edgy translation is directed by John Tiffany and features Siobhan Redmond in the title role.

Following the gangland execution of her husband, the formidable matriarch Bernarda Alba will do anything to safeguard her family’s dubious fortune and the future of her five daughters. A deal is struck - a marriage of convenience between her eldest girl and the son of a business rival. All Bernarda has to do is ensure that the wedding happens, and quickly. Five headstrong daughters cooped up in the family home in an emotionally charged atmosphere of bitter rivalry and repressed sexuality make that an epic challenge.

One of the most celebrated European dramas of the 20th century, the play was finished by Lorca shortly before he was executed during the Spanish Civil War. He described it as a “drama of women in the villages of Spain” – a theme that is electrifyingly transposed in this version to the tough communities of Glasgow’s East End. Faithfully preserving Lorca’s sense of boiling tension and impending tragedy, the production lines up a stunning cast of twelve Scottish women to bring this classic text thrillingly up to date.

Cast: Jo Freer, Louise Ludgate, Vanessa Johnson, Anne Lacey, Mary McCusker, Myra McFadyen, Una McLean, Heather Nimmo, Julie Wilson Nimmo, Carmen Pieraccini, Siobhan Redmond and Morag Stark

Creative Team
John Tiffany - Director
Laura Hopkins - Designer
Paul Arditti Sound - Designer
Natasha Chivers - Lighting Designer

Please note The House of Bernarda Alba contains strong language throughout and an age guide of 14+ is suggested.

Date : 15th – 17th October 2009
Doors : Evening Performances 7.30pm
Tickets : £14.50 (Concessions £10)
Available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Third Base Records, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, 01383 722554
Theatre Box Office, opening hours 9am to 4pm.

Please note that the Saturday matinee performance has regretfully been cancelled. Tickets can be exchanged or fully refunded at the theatre box office.