Abigail's Party
“...this fine production The Scotsman
It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen's Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and at Hampstead Theatre, Mike Leigh was putting the finishing touches to Abigail’s Party, his ferocious black comedy and landmark of twentieth century theatre.
In her suburban living room, Beverly prepares for the arrival of her guests. She and husband Laurence will play host to neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue. As the alcohol flows and the nibbles are handed around, Mike Leigh s ruthless, achingly funny examination of suburban life begins to bite...
Abigail’s Party was first produced at Hampstead Theatre in 1977, with the role of Beverly immortalized by Alison Steadman. A record sixteen million people watched its broadcast as Play for Today, underlining its status as a true modern classic and national treasure.
London Classic Theatre is one of the most prolific and thriving touring companies on the UK theatre scene, having established a reputation for producing entertaining, accessible drama of the highest quality.
"Alice Selwyn shines as the irrepressibly shrill and conniving, man-eating Beverley and I laughed till I cried at Amy Starling's portrayal of geeky, socially-inept Angie - who in the end appears wiser than them all. But there is no weak link in this casting - a five-star production." Lancashire Evening Post
“...beautifully observed...immensely enjoyable.” The Stage
