Details

The House of Bernarda Alba follows the plight of the widow Bernarda. After her husband's death, she locks the doors and windows against the world and imposes a strict period of mourning on her five daughters. Under the shadow of the church and the rules of society, the women conflict and spiral into emotional chaos. Running time 2 hrs 40 mins approx. Sadly Cherry Morris was taken ill on April 28 2005 and remained in hospital until her death from cancer on July 21st 2005.

Cast/Performers

Penelope Wilton, Mary Cunningham, Deborah Findlay, Beth Fitzgerald, Maria Golledge, Sally Hawkins, Jennifer Hill, Katherine Manners, Sandy McDade, Jo McInnes, Pamela Merrick, Justine Mitchell, Cherry Morris, Jennifer Scott-Malden, Rachael Spence, Sophie Trott, Kirsty Wood

Creatives/Company

Author: Federico Garcia Lorca
Producer: National Theatre
Adapted by: David Hare
Director: Howard Davies
Design: Vicki Mortimer
Lighting: Paule Constable
Music: Dominic Muldowney
Sound: Paul Groothuis