A gripping drama of sex, power and passion from the Spanish Golden Age.

A peasant wedding. Just as Peribanez and Casilda become man and wife, the Commander of the region is carried dying to their home. His waking sight of Casilda condemns him to a desparate love. Joy turns to despair and then to revolt in this gripping rediscovery of Lope de Vega's 17th-century classic.

'A brilliant coup... outstanding. No one who sees it will forget it' - Daily Telegraph

'A superb revival ... terrific' - Independent