The House of Bernarda Alba

by Federico Garcia Lorca

adapted by Rona Munro

Directed by Deborah Thomas

Originally produced for the National Theatre of Scotland, this major new version of Lorca’s brooding tragedy of repressed desire is set in a dark, contemporary urban environment.

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 headstrong 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.

One of the most celebrated European dramas of the 20th century, Lorca 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 Britain's struggling underclass. Faithfully preserving Lorca’s sense of boiling tension and impending tragedy, the production requires a strong cast of twelve women to bring this classic text thrillingly up to date.

Rhyn Park School and Arts Centre - Thursday 3rd November

Catrin Finch Theatre, Wrexham - Friday 4th November

Theatr Twm o'r Nant - Saturday 5th November