Abigail's Party, Mike Leigh's acclaimed comedy play is revived once again at The Menier Chocolate Factory in London. From the award-winning director and writer comes some of his best loved stage characters in this "brilliant and hilarious play" - Daily Telegraph.
Abigail's Party is set in quiet suburbia in the 1970's where Beverly and her husband Laurence are hosting a small drinks party for their neighbours. There is plenty of booze, an array of nibbles, cheese-pineapple savoury bites and olives, and Demis Roussos on the record player. But as the drink flows, prejudices are unmasked, tempers flare and the evening seems to be heading for disaster.....
Mike Leigh's classic comedy Abigail's Party is directed by Lindsay Posner, who recently directed Noises Off at the Old Vic. Her other credits include: Butley, A View from the Bridge, and Fiddler on the Roof. The role of the infamous Beverly in this new production will be played by Jill Halfpenny, who won an Olivier Award in 2011 for her role as in Legally Blonde as Paulette. Jill is also well known for her TV roles on EastEnders, Waterloo Road and Blue Murder
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Directions:
Take the Northern Line to London Bridge station. The theatre is a 5 minute walk.