The House of Bernarda Alba

In Alice Birch's radical new version of Federico Garca Lorca's modern masterpiece, Harriet Walter plays the formidable matriarch guarding her reputation against the rising tide of her family's desires.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 27 November 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In the realm of Bernarda Alba, a daughter who defies her mother's rules ceases to be recognized as a daughter. Trapped in the suffocating presence of their mother, who mourns the loss of their father, five sisters face the daunting challenge of survival as young Adela yearns for passion and freedom. Award-winning actress Harriet Walter (Succession) portrays the formidable matriarch, fiercely protecting her reputation amidst the escalating desires of her family. This gripping drama, penned by Alice Birch in a radical new adaptation of Federico García Lorca's modern masterpiece, delves into the devastating consequences of oppressing women. This edition, published in conjunction with the world premiere at the National Theatre, London, in November 2023, offers a profound exploration of the complexities of familial relationships and the enduring power of women.

Weight: 466g
Dimension: 216 x 216 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350461796