Details

Set in 1970's suburbia, where Beverly and her husband Laurence are hosting a drinks party for their neighbours. There is plenty of alcohol, an array of cheese-pineapple savoury bites and olives, and Demis Roussos on the record player. As prejudices are unmasked and tempers flare, the evening can only end in disaster...

Cast/Performers

Jill Halfpenny (Beverly), Joe Absolom (Tony), Natalie Casey (Angela), Susannah Harker (Susan), Andy Nyman (Laurence)

Creatives/Company

Author: Mike Leigh
Producer: Theatre Royal Bath (in association with the Menier Chocolate Factory)
Director: Lindsay Posner
Design: Mike Britton
Costume: Mike Britton
Sound: Fergus O'Hare
Lighting: Howard Harrison

Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1327139837. Details of all Abigail's Party archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2149

Archive Listings

4 Feb 13 to 9 Feb 13	His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen Performance Details => Venue archive
28 Jan 13 to 2 Feb 13	Oxford Playhouse Oxford, Oxfordshire Performance Details => Venue archive
21 Jan 13 to 26 Jan 13	Theatre Royal Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Performance Details => Venue archive
15 Jan 13 to 19 Jan 13	Malvern Theatres Malvern, Worcestershire Performance Details => Venue archive
15 May 12 to 1 Sep 12	Wyndham's Theatre West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
23 Apr 12 to 28 Apr 12	Theatre Royal Bath, Bath & North East Somerset Performance Details => Venue archive
2 Mar 12 to 21 Apr 12	Menier Chocolate Factory Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

sam: 16Jun12:
just like I wanted it to be ... funny, sad, uncomfortable .. a joy

User Reviews

sam (16Jun12):

just like I wanted it to be ... funny, sad, uncomfortable .. a joy

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