Abigail's Party: 70s class comedy in social get-together from hell Abigail's Party: 70s class comedy in social get-together from hell
Limelight Theatre
Limelight Theatre
4 Apr 2013 to 20 Apr 2013
View Session Times
Tickets
Tickets are $20 adults, $17 concession.
Duration - 150 minutes
Restrictions/Warnings
Not suitable for children


  
   
StageCenta App
Get it on Google Play Download on the App Store
Synopsis
WITH pineapple and cheese at the ready and Donna Summer on the stereo, Abigail’s Party is a 1970s English class comedy that’s been described as the “social get-together from hell”.

Written by Mike Leigh and directed by Karen Tropiano at Limelight Theatre this April, it follows a simple premise: Beverly invites two new neighbours over for drinks with divorcee Sue, whose 15-year-old daughter Abigail is having a party next door.

Beverly is flamboyant, pretentious and henpecks her workaholic husband, who comes home late, while most of the guests don’t really want to be there.

As the evening progresses, drinks continue to flow – as does the tension between the couples.

Playwright Leigh is best known for his films Secrets & Lies, Naked and Vera Drake while the 1977 BBC Play for Today recording of Abigail’s Party came 11th out of the 100 greatest British television programs compiled by the British Film Institute.

“The play is set in the mid-70s and really reflects that,” Tropiano said.

“Gordon Park, who is playing Beverly’s husband Laurence, gave me a video of Abigail’s Party many years ago.

“I hadn’t given it much thought until recently so watched it again on YouTube and decided it would go down well at Limelight Theatre.”

Performing with Limelight and Stirling Theatres for more than 20 years, Tropiano has also directed numerous plays including Secret Bridesmaids’ Business, Play On, Lend Me A Tenor and Nunsense.

Nunsense was runner-up for best musical at the 2009 Finley Awards and best production at the annual Limelight Theatre awards.

Last year, Tropiano directed Cash On Delivery, named one of the top 10 plays of the year at the annual Finley Awards, also scoring an award for its washing machine effect.

“I’m confident Abigail’s Party will be another success,” she said. “There are always a few teething problems during the rehearsal phase but these are worked out in due course.

“There’s also a lot of business with the topping up of drinks and smoking – fake, of course – which needs to be fine-tuned.”

Abigail’s Party plays at 8pm, April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 – tickets are $20 adults, $17 concession.

Book on 9571 8591 between 9am and midday, Monday to Friday, or online at www.limelighttheatre.com.

Limelight Theatre is located on Civic Drive, Wanneroo.

Previous Shows
Pack of LiesPack of Lies
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 1 Oct 2022
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $20-$23
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Jack and the BeanstalkJack and the Beanstalk
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 11 Dec 2021
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $15-$25
Duration - 120 mins
 Pantomime
Ben Elton's Gasp!Ben Elton's Gasp!
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 9 Oct 2021
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $20-$23
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
One Act at a TimeOne Act at a Time
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 26 Jun 2021
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $17-$23
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
One For The RoadOne For The Road
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 17 Apr 2021
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $17-$23
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Peter PanPeter Pan
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 12 Dec 2020
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $17-$23
Duration - 120 mins
 Musical
QuartetQuartet
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 3 Oct 2020
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 7 Dec 2019
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $28-$32
Duration - 120 mins
 Musical
An Evening with Sherlock HolmesAn Evening with Sherlock Holmes
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 13 Jul 2019
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Natural CausesNatural Causes
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 18 May 2019
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
The Real Housewives of PerthThe Real Housewives of Perth
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 24 Mar 2019
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Musical
The Envelope PleaseThe Envelope Please
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 8 Dec 2018
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $15-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Musical
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 13 Oct 2018
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Fairytale of SortsFairytale of Sorts
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 7 Jul 2018
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Caught in the NetCaught in the Net
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 12 May 2018
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Death of a SalesmanDeath of a Salesman
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 17 Mar 2018
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
The Wedding SingerThe Wedding Singer
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 9 Dec 2017
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $25-$32
Duration - 120 mins
 Musical
George Bernard Shaw's PygmalionGeorge Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 21 Oct 2017
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
David Williamson's Let The SunshineDavid Williamson's Let The Sunshine
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 26 Aug 2017
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
GreenwicksGreenwicks
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 17 Jun 2017
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Musical
It Runs In The FamilyIt Runs In The Family
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 29 Apr 2017
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Moonlight and MagnoliasMoonlight and Magnolias
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 4 Mar 2017
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $15-$21
Duration - 120
 Play
Blitz! The MusicalBlitz! The Musical
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 10 Dec 2016
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $28-$32
Duration - 120 mins
 Musical
SkylightSkylight
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 8 Oct 2016
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Run For Your WifeRun For Your Wife
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 13 Aug 2016
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
The Glorious Old Time Music Hall The Glorious Old Time Music Hall
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 18 Jun 2016
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $28-$32
Duration - 120 mins
 Variety
GaslightGaslight
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 16 Apr 2016
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Don't Shoot The Messenger/The Broken SlipperDon't Shoot The Messenger/The Broken Slipper
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 20 Feb 2016
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $15
Duration - 90 minutes
 Play
Sweet CharitySweet Charity
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 12 Dec 2015
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $21-$32
Duration - 120 mins
 Musical
The 39 StepsThe 39 Steps
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 17 Oct 2015
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $16-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Speaking in TonguesSpeaking in Tongues
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 22 Aug 2015
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $18-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Snoopy! The MusicalSnoopy! The Musical
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 28 Jun 2015
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $15-$20
Duration - 90 mins
 Musical
The Darling Buds of MayThe Darling Buds of May
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 24 Apr 2015
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $16-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Deadly Relations/Screaming Inside/StonesDeadly Relations/Screaming Inside/Stones
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 28 Feb 2015
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $15
Duration - 110 mins
 Play
Anything GoesAnything Goes
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 13 Dec 2014
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $21-$32
Duration - 120 mins
 Musical
Tom, Dick and HarryTom, Dick and Harry
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 10 Oct 2014
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $16-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Jane Austen's Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 23 Aug 2014
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $16-$21
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Nunsense II: The Second ComingNunsense II: The Second Coming
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 27 Jun 2014
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $21-$32
Duration - 120 mins
 Play
Auditions: Is the Phantom of the Opera inside you?
Limelight Theatre
Limelight Theatre
 Musical
Abigail's Party: 70s class comedy in social get-together from hellAbigail's Party: 70s class comedy in social get-together from hell
Limelight Theatre
Show finished on 20 Apr 2013
Limelight Theatre
Tickets - $17-$20
Duration - 150 minutes
 Play
Copyright © 2014,2020 Inbizecom Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.