Your Invitation to Abigail's Party at the Bear Pit
Abigail’s Party by Mike Leigh, A Bear Pit Theatre Company Production, runs at The Bear Pit Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 21 – 29 March. Directed by Tony Homer.
Preview.
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 last Autumn 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.
In The Bear Pit’s production Beverley Moss is played by Sian Marr, Laurence Moss by Justin Osborne, Angela Cooper by Vicki Jamieson, Tony Cooper by James Higgins and Susan Lawson is played by Jo Pearson.
Get your tickets booked and enjoy this classic favourite production of a party you really wouldn’t want an invitation to!
Ticket hotline: 0333 666 3366 or visit https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/whats-on/abigails-party/
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