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"Abigail's Party" by Mike Leigh (24-26 Apr 2008)


Poster

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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Programme

programme_-_abigails_party.pdf
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Cast

Beverly (Jane Atkinson)
Laurence (Adrian Ellis)
Angela (Anny Austin-Smith)
Tony (James Davies)
Susan (Jo Barrett)

Crew

Director (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)

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