Abigail’s Party
By Mike Leigh
Off The Rail Productions was founded in September 2008 by Phil Gibbs and Jacob Crutchely. They present their first production this December; Mike Leigh’s ‘Abigail’s Party.’ Brought to life by an assortment of young talent; Abigail’s Party will have you laughing, crying and cringing in utter discomfort at the antics of five individuals as they struggle to keep a float in an ocean of gin and tonic, pineapple sticks and social disarray.
Cost: £8.00
Concessions: £6.50
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Play description
It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and Angela Rippon danced with Morecambe and Wise. And at Hampstead Theatre in London, Mike Leigh and his cast were putting the finishing touches to Abigail’s Party, ferocious black comedy and landmark of twentieth century theatre.
In her suburban living room, Beverly prepares for the arrival of her guests. She and husband Laurence will play host to neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue. As the alcohol flows and the ‘nibbles’ are handed around, Mike Leigh’s ruthless, achingly funny examination of 1970s British life begins.
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