"Abigail's Party" by Mike Leigh (24-26 Apr 2008)
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This is a wonderful exposé of human nature albeit solidly set in the 1970’s it brings to life the essences of the characters in such a way that they are both hilarious and pitiful. The story line depicts the attempt of the hugely aspirational couple, Beverly and Laurence, to impress and entertain, over drinks, a clearly less blessed couple, Angela & Tony and another neighbour, Sue, whose eponymous daughter Abigail is having a party.
Abigail’s Party was first performed at Hampstead Theatre in 1977 and attracted an audience of around 16 million when, as BBC’s “Play for Today”, it was screened in 1979. |
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CastBeverly (Jane Atkinson)
Laurence (Adrian Ellis) Angela (Anny Austin-Smith) Tony (James Davies) Susan (Jo Barrett) |
CrewDirector (Mervyn Jupe)
Set / Props / Backstage (Dave Lye, Teena Heer, Bryony Wilman, Stacey Williams, Katherine Stevenson) Lighting / Sound (Christopher Thompson, Chris Hulatt, Ian Trowbridge, Matthew Jupe, Paul Jacobs) Business Manager (Chris Hulatt) Front of House (Members & Friends of St. Michael’s) Poster (Atkinson Associates) |