The House Of Bernarda Alba
by Federico García Lorca

Name: The House Of Bernarda Alba
Brand: Federico García Lorca
SKU: 9780713686777
Rating: 3.87 (37104 reviews)

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Highlights

Female

120 mins1930sFlexible Cast SizeRoles for ChildrenRole(s) for Senior Actor(s)Exterior SetPeriod CostumesAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers generally appreciate the emotional depth and writing style of the play. Many consider it a classic work by Lorca, praising its captivating storyline and strong characters. While some find the overall theme quite sad, the play's literary quality shines through, leaving a lasting impact on its audience.

Captivating storylineMasterful writingClassic Lorca workThemes may be too sad for some

Synopsis

'Better never to lay eyes on a man, never to have seen one.

Ever since I was a child, I've been frightened: the look of men, yoking up the oxen, picking up sacks of wheat, calling to each other, their thick voices, their thick boots.

Every time I passed, fear of their hands, of their touch.

God made me weak and ugly.

It's his way of keeping them away.' So pronounces one of five unmarried daughters before her elder sister, being the richest if least attractive of the bunch, is hastily betrothed.

The youngest, burning with desire, begins a passionate, clandestine affair with her sister's suitor.

She's spied upon by a jealous sibling, with devastating consequences.

The House of Bernarda Alba, in this new version, premieres at the National Theatre, London, in March 2005.

Press Reviews

"A riveting new adaptation… The House of Bernarda Alba is one of the strongest and most fascinating theatrical events of the season."
— The Star-Ledger (NJ)

"I am really impressed by this production and as a translator I can say that this is the best translation of Bernarda Alba I’ve ever seen or imagined… it’s just splendid. It awakens all of my professional envy."
— Christopher Maurer, Lorca scholar and translator

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
BERNARDA Age 60	—	60	Age 60
MARIA JOSEFA Bernarda’s mother, age 80	female	80	Bernarda’s mother, age 80
ANGUSTIAS Bernarda’s daughter, age 39	female	—	Bernarda’s daughter, age 39
MAGDALENA Bernarda’s daughter, age 30	female	30	Bernarda’s daughter, age 30
AMELIA Bernarda’s daughter, age 27	female	—	Bernarda’s daughter, age 27
MARTIRIO Bernarda’s daughter, age 24	female	—	Bernarda’s daughter, age 24
ADELA Bernarda’s daughter, age 20	female	20	Bernarda’s daughter, age 20
A MAID age 50	—	50	age 50
LA PONCIA a maid, age 60	female	60	a maid, age 60
PRUDENCIA age 50	—	50	age 50
A BEGGAR WOMAN and	—	—	and
LITTLE GIRL	—	—	—
WOMEN IN MOURNING	—	—	—