Camden Theatre Review: Blood Wedding

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Published: 21 August 2008

Lorca’s tale in an ideal South Bank setting

BLOOD WEDDING
The Scoop

THE atmospheric amphitheatre on the South Bank, The Scoop, provides the perfect setting for this Andalusian tragedy. The poetry of Ted Hughes’ version of Lorca’s play is well articulated by The Steam Industry theatre company.
This production slips easily between the abstract, poetic aspects of the play and its more naturalistic elements.
Lorca’s play ranges from surreal, almost strained symbolism such as the personification of the Moon and Death to portrayals of common domestic uncertainties.
Ursula Mohan gives a particularly stirring performance as the mother of the bridegroom, bitter and agitated by the deaths of her husband and other son at the hands of the Feliz family. So when Leonardo Feliz runs off with her daughter-in-law and the bridegroom and Feliz are then murdered, she is torn apart.
The character of Leonardo’s wife, who is just as much a victim in this tale – unloved, pregnant and widowed by the end – might have been forgotten, if not for the very convincing performance of Bea Holland.
Joe Fredericks’ intense mix of rhythmical and lyrical music and David Greenhall’s powerful choreography intensify the sense of impending doom.

* The Scoop, The Queen’s Walk, SE1 (next to City Hall) until September 7, Thursdays - Sundays. Free

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