Blood Wedding

"Blood Wedding" is a tragic play by Federico García Lorca that delves into themes of love, fate, and societal expectations. The story follows a bride who is caught between her obligation to marry a wealthy suitor and her deep love for Leonardo, a man who is already married. Set in a rural Spanish community, the play highlights the conflict between personal desires and societal norms. As the wedding day nears, emotions heighten, leading to a dramatic and tragic ending that emphasizes the inevitability of fate and the repercussions of choices driven by love. The play's rich symbolism, especially with blood and nature, enhances its emotional resonance.

CAST

Bride - Naomi Okusi 

Bridegroom - Jamie Middleton

Leonardo - Luca Vanderson

Wife - Charlotte Preston

Mother - Nicolette Oduah

Father - Max Hanvey

Mother-in-law - Brooke Thompson

Servant - Mariah Whelan

Neighbour - Molly Ebner

Girl/Beggar Woman - Rebecca Skye

Girl/Moon - Tamia Henry

Girl - Avery Blesius

Girl - Juliet Cooper

Girl - Megan Wells

CREATIVES

Director - Kristine Landon-Smith

Stage Manager - Beth Scott

Lighting Design - Lesley Talbot

Music - Felix Cross MBE

Costume Design - Emily Sions

Costume Assistant - Emma Dean

Sound - Alistair Milne

Songs Performed by Megan Wells

Charlotte Preston
      Emele Ugalvule