

National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba
“You bring such scandal to my house”
Synopsis
In the domain of Bernarda Alba, a daughter who disobeys is no longer a daughter. Forced to live under their mother’s tight grip as they mourn their father’s death, can five sisters survive when young Adela dares for passion and freedom?
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Teaser TrailerOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2024-03-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Harriet Walter
Bernarda Alba
Lizzie Annis
Martirio
Pearl Chanda
Magdalena
Rosalind Eleazar
Angustias
Isis Hainsworth
Adela
Thusitha Jayasundera
Poncia
Bryony Hannah
Maid
Eileen Nicholas
María Josefa
Catherine Humphrys
Woman / Understudy María Josefa
Asha Kingsley
Woman / Understudy Poncia / Prudencia
Marcia Lecky
Prudencia
James A. McHugh
Pepe El Romano / Lace Man
Michael Naylor
Understudy Pepe El Romano / Lace Man
Celia Nelson
Woman / Understudy Bernarda
Eliot Salt
Amelia
Charlotte Workman
Woman 1
Esma Akar
Young Girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rebecca Frecknall
- Screenplay & Story
- Federico García Lorca, Alice Birch
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre, Playful Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rebecca Frecknall
Federico García Lorca, Alice Birch
Department Leadership Roster
Rebecca Frecknall
Director
Alice Birch
Writer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba
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What is National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba about?
In the domain of Bernarda Alba, a daughter who disobeys is no longer a daughter. Forced to live under their mother’s tight grip as they mourn their father’s death, can five sisters survive when young Adela dares for passion and freedom?
Who directed National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba?
National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba was directed by Rebecca Frecknall.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba includes Harriet Walter, Lizzie Annis, Pearl Chanda, Rosalind Eleazar, Isis Hainsworth.
When was National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba?
National Theatre Live: The House of Bernarda Alba holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).




















