The House of Bernarda Alba

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Event The House of Bernarda Alba
Venue Downstage Theatre @ Hannah Playhouse (1973 - 2013), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 25 March 1989
Last Date 29 April 1989
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Bernarda Alba is a widow and tyrannical mother of five daughters whom she rules with a rod of iron. On the death of their father, they are to be incarcerated in her house for the traditional eight-year period of mourning.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Tina Cleary Actor Servant
Stephanie Creed Actor Magdalena
Kate Harcourt Actor Maria Josefa
Theresa Healey Actor Amelia
Barbara Laurenson Actor Poncia
Glenis Levestam Actor Bernarda Alba
Robyn Malcolm Actor Martirio
Carmel McGlone Actor Angustias
Katherine Mitchell Actor Adela
Colin McColl Director
Tony Rabbit Lighting Designer
Federico Garcia Lorca Playwright
Tony Rabbit Set Designer
Nich Smith Sound Artist
Peter Hawes Translator
Text Nationality New Zealand
Spain
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Play written in 1936 and first performed in 1945. Professional debut for Mitchell and Cleary, recently graduated from NZ Drama School.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 189040