Abigails Party
The Henley Fringe
The Green Room
New Street, Henley on Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 2BP
Last year FalconGrange Productions brought Two by Jim Cartwright to The Henley Fringe Festival, this year they bring you Abigail’s Party, Mike Leigh’s ferocious black comedy and landmark of twentieth century theatre.
It’s 1977 and in her suburban living room, wannabe society hostess Beverly and her husband Laurence prepare for the arrival of their guests, neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue.
Laurence is a highly strung estate agent who doesn’t want to entertain guests and monosyllabic Tony doesn’t want to be entertained. Tony’s wife Angela however, thinks it’s the height of sophistication to be invited to Beverly’s party, totally missing the fact that Beverly only has eyes for Tony. Into this awkward situation comes Susan, the mother of Abigail, whose unseen party grows louder by the minute.
As the alcohol flows and the nibbles are handed around, Mike Leigh’s ruthless, achingly funny examination of suburban life begins to bite.
It’s 1977 and in her suburban living room, wannabe society hostess Beverly and her husband Laurence prepare for the arrival of their guests, neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue.
Laurence is a highly strung estate agent who doesn’t want to entertain guests and monosyllabic Tony doesn’t want to be entertained. Tony’s wife Angela however, thinks it’s the height of sophistication to be invited to Beverly’s party, totally missing the fact that Beverly only has eyes for Tony. Into this awkward situation comes Susan, the mother of Abigail, whose unseen party grows louder by the minute.
As the alcohol flows and the nibbles are handed around, Mike Leigh’s ruthless, achingly funny examination of suburban life begins to bite.
The Henley Fringe Festival promotes theatre, drama and comedy to the public. It provides theatre artistes with a means of showcasing their work to the public and to industry professionals, in order to enhance their careers and build their performance techniques.
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