Following a West End season classic comedy Abigail’s Party comes to The Lowry in Salford April 29 to May 4.
Mike Leigh’s 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. It is a ruthlessly accurate observation of the pretensions of suburbia, a world obsessed with class and taste and ruled over by the monstrous Beverly. Comedy, drama and tragedy combine in this iconic piece of theatre.
Hannah Waterman is best known for her role as Laura Beale in EastEnders. Joining her are Martin Marquez, most recently seen in the West End in Billy Elliot and in the recent film version of Les Misérables, Samuel James, Katie Lightfoot and Emily Raymond.