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The House Of Bilquis Bibi
A passionate interpretation of Federico García Lorca's masterpiece, The House Of Bernarda Alba.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
The House Of Bilquis Bibi
Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, LondonIn The House Of Bilquis Bibi, Bibi rules over her household with a rod of iron and a stifling love which cages her five daughters. Like butterflies forever cocooned, they long to shimmer and show their true colours.
When her second husband dies suddenly, Bilquis agrees for eldest girl Abida to become engaged to her nephew Pappo. He brings with him the hope of love and the American dream. Bilquis turns a blind eye to the illicit nightly visits Pappo pays to his fiancée's balcony. But what will happen when she realises that more than one daughter is staying awake for him?
Following its sell-out production of A Fine Balance in 2006, theatre company Tamasha returns to Hampstead theatre with a passionate interpretation of Federico García Lorca's masterpiece, The House Of Bernarda Alba. Set in Pakistan's fertile Punjab region, it tells a personal yet subtly political story of small town lives with global ties.
The House Of Bilquis Bibi stars Ila Arun (Jodhaa Akbar, Fame Gurukul) and Indira Joshi (The Kumars At No. 42 and Grumpy Old Women).
To celebrate Tamasha's 21st birthday, the company will present a series of pre and post show events in conjunction with The House Of Bilquis Bibi. Please see the Hampstead theatre website for more details.
For more about The House Of Bilquis Bibi at the Hampstead theatre read the First Night Feature.
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cast: Ila Arun, Ghizala Avan, Rina Fatania, Mariam Haque, Indira Joshi, Youkti Patel, Shalini Peiris, Vineeta Rishi, Balvinder Sopal
director: Kristine Landon-Smith
sound: Mike Furness
lighting designer: Natasha Chivers
designer: Sue Mayes
producer: Tamasha and Harrogate Theatre
Ticket Prices:
£15-£25
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Drama
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, 31 Jul, 7, 14 Aug 15:00, 4 Aug 14:30
- Duration: 2h20
- opening night:
- Box Office:
020 7722 9301 - Visit the Show Website
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Tue 27 Jul 2010 10:53The House Of Bilquis Bibi
Venue InformationHIDE
Hampstead Theatre
Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London, United Kingdom, NW3 3EU
- Nearest tube: Swiss Cottage (outside theatre)
- Nearest bus: C11, 13, 31, 46, 82, 113, 187, 268 (mobility buses)
- Nearest train: South Hampstead (approx. 500m)
- Parking: Car parking near theatre is free in the evenings. Taxis drop off and pick up right outside main entrance. Patrons welcome to use a private phone to arrange pick up.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 020 7722 9301 Fax: 020 7449 4201
- Discounts: Discounts available for all disabled theatregoers and their companions.
- Limited mobility: Seats in the centre stalls have slightly better leg room. Proviing there are no wheelchair users, seats G1, G2, G3, G4 have unlimited leg room - phone first to be certain of availability. Rows F, G and H are best.
- Access description: Main entrance at ground floor level, with one door assisted and appropriately signed. Hard flooring for effective wheeled traffic, and the two glass doors and walls are marked for improved visibility. Low level Box Office/reception counter (0.95m) on the right, inside foyer. Lift with low level controls, Braille and voice announcements serving all 3 levels to the right beyond the bar in the foyer. Access to Stalls on ground level via a slight ramp (25 steps front to back) and 22 steps up to the upper foyer to access the Circle (9 steps up to back). Stairlift available.
- Hearing impaired: Infra-red system in auditorium and induction loop at Box Office and bar.
- Guide dogs policy: 2 Guide dogs allowed into auditorium, alternatively staff are happy to dog sit in the foyer.
- Wheelchairs: 5 wheelchair spaces and 4 transfer seats are available in the Stalls.
- Toilets: Men's, women's on all levels, all with level access.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted toilets on all 3 levels.
- Bars: Cafébar in foyer with low level counter (0.95m), induction loop and moveable seating. Menu available in large print - please ask. Drinks may be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium.
