Sunday, 13 February 2011

Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh

Published by Penguin Plays.

Abigail's party is a comedy of manners, set in 1977. The main character is Beverly.

Beverly invites her neighbours, Angela and Tony, to have a drink and nibbles party, at her house, where she lives with her husband, Laurence.

She is trying to be something she is not. As a consequence to this, the party is full of embarrassing silences and awkward conversation. At the end of the play, there is a fatal twist.

I didn't like this play. However, if you like reading plays, try this one.

Rating: **

Vicky Cooper

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