Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh
Last year FalconGrange Productions performed Two by Jim Cartwright at The Henley Fringe Festival, this year they return with 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.
Abigail's Party is on from the 20th - 25th July 2009 at 7pm.
Venue - The Green Room, The Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 2BP
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.
Abigail's Party is on from the 20th - 25th July 2009 at 7pm.
Venue - The Green Room, The Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 2BP
Start Date
Monday, 20 July 2009
Start Time
7pm
End Date
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Admission Fees
£8
Venue Address
The Green Room at The Kenton Theatre, Henley, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, RG9 2BP
Locality
Henley on Thames
Hotline
07789 991301
Website
Contact Person
Henley Fringe Festival
Telephone
07789 991301
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