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Teaghlach Bhernarda Alba

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Seán Ó Carra 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Federico García Lorca 

  • Author Notes

    Aistriúchán ar 'The House of Bernarda Alba'.

  • Setting

    Sráidbhaile sa Spáinn (1930í).

  • Synopsis

    The house of Bernarda Alba is a house of repression. The only joy which exists in the lives of the daughters is the unseen presence of Pepe El Romana. Pepe is engaged to the eldest daughter, but only for her money's sake. He is loved by two of the other daughters and is having a secret affair with the young and beautiful Adela. When Adela finally overcomes her fear of her mother, tragedy ensues.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Female

    12

  • Cast Notes

    Tá go leor ban caointe a ghlacann páirt sa dráma.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Bernarda Máire Stafford
Magdalena Colette Ní Éanaí
Augustias Loretta Ní Cheallaigh
Cailín Aimsire Caitríona Ní Charra
Bean Déirce Caitríona Ní Charra
La Poncia Mairéad Ní Choinceannain
Martirio Muireann Ní Bhrolcháin
Adela Ailbhe Ní Ghairbhín
Cailín Aimsire Máire Nic an Airchinnigh
Maria Josefa Mairéad Ní Nuadháin
Amelia Nóra Ní Anrachtaigh
Prudencia Maire Ní Choinceanainn
Páiste Déirce Pauline Nic Chraith
Production Team  
Director Seán Stafford
Lighting Dara Mac Aoidh
Sound Liam Ó Conchúir
Music Composed by Tom Cullivan
Stage Director Séamas Mac Cuinneagáin
Scenery Risteárd Ó Broin
Scenery Derek Biddulph
Wardrobe Máire Stafford
Photography Neil Warner
Programme Pádraig Ó Baoill (1)
Publicity Pádraig Ó Baoill (1)
Props Dorataí Ní Shionnacháin
Props Lily Ní Dheagha

UNPUBLISHED SCRIPTS

  • Contact

    An Taibhdhearc

  • Address

    19 An tSráid Láir /19 Middle Street
    Galway City / Cathair na Gaillimhe
    Co. Galway
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    +353 (0)91 562 024

  • Email

    eolas@antaibhdhearc.com

  • Website

    antaibhdhearc.com

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    An Taibhdhearc

  • Address

    19 An tSráid Láir /19 Middle Street
    Galway City / Cathair na Gaillimhe
    Co. Galway
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    +353 (0)91 562 024

  • Email

    eolas@antaibhdhearc.com

  • Website

    antaibhdhearc.com

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

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