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Absent Friends archiveSummer 1974. A well-intentioned tea party descends into chaos. Wealthy, unfulfilled housewife Diana arranges a gathering of old friends to cheer up bereaved Colin, whose fianc?e drowned a few months earlier. Paul, her bullying, self-absorbed husband, has recently had a brief affair with Evelyn, the glamorous, young wife of his friend and incompetent business associate, John. The get-together is completed by long-suffering Marge, who has left her hypochondriac spouse ailing at home. Preparations for the party commence, sparking tensions and opening old wounds. As lingering resentments and deep-rooted jealousies surface, an unexpectedly cheerful Colin wanders into the mayhem.

Cast/Performers

Ashley Cook (Colin), John Dorney (John), Kevin Drury (Paul), Catherine Harvey (Diana), Kathryn Ritchie (Evelyn), Alice Selwyn (Marge), Susie Emmett

Creatives/Company

Author: Alan Ayckbourn
Company: London Classic Theatre
Director: Michael Cabot
Design: Simon Kenny
Lighting: Andy Grange

Absent Friends

Absent Friends (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01333171015. Details of all Absent Friends archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2157

Archive Listings

19 Nov 15
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21 Nov 15
The Playhouse
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
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16 Nov 15
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18 Nov 15
Royal Spa Centre
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
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9 Nov 15
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14 Nov 15
New Wolsey Theatre
Ipswich, Suffolk
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5 Nov 15
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7 Nov 15
Beck Theatre
Outer London, Greater London
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3 Nov 15
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4 Nov 15
Grove Theatre
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
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27 Oct 15
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31 Oct 15
Grand Theatre
Swansea, Glamorgan
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23 Oct 15
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24 Oct 15
Queen's Hall Arts Centre
Hexham, Northumberland
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19 Oct 15
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21 Oct 15
Princess Theatre
Torquay, Devon
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15 Oct 15
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17 Oct 15
Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Norwich, Norfolk
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13 Oct 15
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14 Oct 15
South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre
Bracknell, Berkshire
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6 Oct 15
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10 Oct 15
Theatre Royal Windsor
Windsor, Berkshire
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28 Sep 15
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3 Oct 15
Everyman Palace Theatre
Cork, Ireland
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21 Sep 15
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26 Sep 15
Old Rep
Birmingham, West Midlands
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17 Sep 15
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19 Sep 15
White Rock Theatre
Hastings, East Sussex
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15 Sep 15
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16 Sep 15
Octagon Theatre
Yeovil, Somerset
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10 Sep 15
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12 Sep 15
Millfield Theatre
Outer London, Greater London
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8 Sep 15
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9 Sep 15
Towngate Theatre
Basildon, Essex
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3 Sep 15
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5 Sep 15
Theatre Severn
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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1 Sep 15
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2 Sep 15
Gala Theatre
Durham, County Durham
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26 Aug 15
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29 Aug 15
Dundee Repertory Theatre
Dundee
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19 Aug 15
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22 Aug 15
Malvern Theatres
Malvern, Worcestershire
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Reviews

Reviews

Absent Friends review
19Nov15: London Classic Theatre's touring production
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