Abigail's Party

Delectably awkward and uncomfortably beguiling
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Why see Abigail's Party?
Neighbourly Drinks From Hell In New Revival Of Abigail's Party!
EastEnders royalty Tamzin Outhwaite stars in this revival of Mike Leigh's satirical class comedy, making its West End premiere at London's Harold Pinter Theatre in August 2026! Set amidst a drinks party in 1970s Essex that starts to unravel into disaster, Abigail's Party is a razor-sharp dissection of class conflict and the unspoken rules of 'polite society'.
What Is The Story?
Beverley is the undisputed ruler of her suburban neighbourhood. So when new arrivals Angela and Tony pop up, she swiftly gets them round for welcome drinks, along with divorcee Sue - whose daughter Abigail is busy having a party of her own. As drinks are downed and boundaries blur, inter-marital flirtations start to creep in - causing a whole host of repressed tensions to bubble to the surface and into the open. How will these 'friendly drinks' end - and what exactly is Abigail up to next door?
Cast
- Tamzin Outhwaite as Beverly
- Kevin Bishop as Laurence
- Pandora Colin as Sue
- Omar Malik as Tony
- Lauren Patel as Angela
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Written by Mike Leigh
- Directed by Nadia Fall