Blood Wedding
Stage Manager on Book
Stage Manager on Book
Photos by Lesley Talbot
"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.
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
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