Abigail's Party

A Bear Pit Theatre Company Production

Abigail’s Party, written by Mike Leigh, is a dark comedy set in 1970s suburban England. The play revolves around a social gathering hosted by the pretentious and controlling Beverley Moss and her passive-aggressive husband, Laurence. They invite their new neighbours, Angela and Tony Cooper, and the lonely divorcee, Susan Lawson, who is the mother of the titular Abigail, a teenager hosting her own party offstage. As the evening unfolds, Beverley’s superficial charm and passive aggression create a tension-filled atmosphere. The guests endure awkward conversations, forced politeness, and escalating conflicts fuelled by alcohol and Beverley’s relentless need to control the evening.

Whilst the production opened in April 1977 at the Hampstead Theatre, it remains a favourite with audiences. Voted by industry professionals as the 11th greatest British TV programmes it has seen many revivals with the latest being from Sep 6th – Oct 12th 2024 in London, Stratford East featuring Tamsin Outhwaite.

Abigail’s Party is directed by Tony Homer who directed the Bear Pit Theatre Company production of The Visitors in 2019.
Tony also performed in the recent Bear Pit Theatre Company production of The Cherry Orchard.

Cast

Beverley Moss – Sian Marr
Angela Cooper – Vicki Jamieson
Susan Lawson – Jo Pearson
Laurence Moss – Justin Osborne
Tony Cooper – James Higgins

Tickets:
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Standard – £15
Under 25s – £13
Group 10+ – £13 – discount applied at checkout

This amateur production of “Abigail’s Party” is by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk