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Mike Leigh’s iconic play Abigail’s Party comes to the New Theatre |
Following a triumphant West End season and a Whatsonstage.com award for ‘Best Play Revival’, Mike Leigh’s classic comedy Abigail’s Party comes to the New Theatre, Cardiff from Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 June starring Hannah Waterman, Martin Marquez, Samuel James, Katie Lightfoot and Emily Raymond. Donna Summer is playing on the stereo. Dishes of cheese and pineapple are on the coffee table…the social get-together from hell is about to begin. Beverly, and estate agent husband Laurence, have invited round new neighbours Tony and Ange and nervous divorcee Sue, twitchy about the party her fifteen-year-old daughter, Abigail, is throwing over the road. As Beverly plies the guests with alcohol, cigarettes, Demis Roussos and nibbles, this horribly compelling evening descends into drunkenness and debauchery. Comedy, drama and tragedy combine into an iconic piece of theatre. This ruthlessly accurate and painfully funny observation of the pretensions of suburbia comedy became an instant classic when it first appeared as a BBC Play For Today in 1977, the year of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. Hannah Waterman is best known for her role as Laura Beale in EastEnders. Following her departure from the show she has performed extensively in theatre productions both on tour and in the West End, including Carrie’s War, Rattle of a Simple Man and The Vagina Monologues and Calendar Girls. Joining her are Martin Marquez, most recently seen in the West End in Billy Elliot and soon to be seen in the upcoming film version of Les Misérables, Samuel James, Katie Lightfoot and Emily Raymond. Mike Leigh is one of Britain’s most influential theatre and film directors. His numerous awards have included Best Comedy award for the stage play Goose Pimples, a BAFTA for Outstanding Contribution to Cinema, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Film for Life is Sweet, Best Director Award at Cannes Film Festival for Naked, the Palme d’Or at Cannes for Secrets and Lies and an Oscar for Topsy Turvy. Director Lindsay Posner recently directed the all-star revival of Noises Off at the Old Vic and Butley, A View from the Bridge and Fiddler on the Roof in the West End and Relatively Speaking on tour and soon to open in the West End. Abigail’s Party is at the New Theatre from Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 June. Tickets are on sale now with prices from £8.50 to £30.00. For further details about the show or to book tickets* visit www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk or call the Box Office on (029) 2087 8889. All tickets subject to a 50p Seating Improvement Contribution and online sales carry a small additional transaction charge Abigail’s Party New Theatre, Cardiff Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 June Evenings 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat Matinees 2.30pm Tickets: £8.50 - £30.00 Box Office: 029 2087 8889 Book Online: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk |
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Monday, May 13, 2013 |
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