Full cast has been announced for ABIGAIL’S PARTY at Stratford East, the unmissable tragicomic portrait of social class, materialism, and sexual tension in 1970s England by Mike Leigh.
Artistic Director Nadia Fall directs Tamzin Outhwaite (Beverly), Kevin Bishop (Laurence), Pandora Colin (Susan), Omar Malik (Tony) and Ashna Rabheru (Angela) from Fri 06 Sep – Sat 05 Oct, with press night on Thu 12 Sep, 7pm.
The creative team is completed by Set & Costumer Designer: Peter McKintosh; Lighting Designer: Howard Harrison; Sound Designer: Alexandra Faye Braithwaite; Movement Director: James Cousins; Casting Director: Amy Ball CDG; Assistant Director Lily Dyble; Costume Supervisor: Mary Charlton; Props Supervisor: Lizzie Frankl and Edie Fitt-Martin for Propworks London.
Beverly is hosting, the alcohol is flowing, Demis Roussos is on the record player and the cheese and pineapple cocktail sticks are ready to go. Queen of the castle in her suburban semi, Beverly and husband Laurence welcome new neighbours Angela and Tony round for drinks. Sue from next door is invited too but the real party is happening back at her place, as Sue’s teenage daughter Abigail can’t seem to keep the racket down. Awkward small talk quickly descends into inappropriate flirtation and marital disputes: a soiree from hell but it’d be rude to leave.
Access Performances:
Relaxed Environment – Sat 21 September, 2.30pm
BSL Interpreted – Thu 26 September, 7.30pm
Captioned – Fri 27 September, 7.30pm
Audio Described – Sat 28 September, 2.30pm
