Abigail's Party
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5 November6.30 PMPreview PerformanceMain Auditorium
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6 November7.30 PMGuest NightMain Auditorium
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7 November2.30 PMMain Auditorium
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7 November8.00 PMMain Auditorium
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8 November7.30 PMMain Auditorium
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9 November2.30 PMMain Auditorium
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9 November7.30 PMMain Auditorium
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12 November6.30 PMAudio Described PerformanceMain Auditorium
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13 November7.30 PMMain Auditorium
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14 November2.30 PMAudio Described PerformanceMain Auditorium
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14 November8.00 PMMembers NightMain Auditorium
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15 November7.30 PMMain Auditorium
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16 November2.30 PMMain Auditorium
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16 November7.30 PMMain Auditorium
A Rose Original Production with Northern Stage, Colchester Mercury Theatre, and ETT
By Mike Leigh
Directed by Jack Bradfield
Beverly, the queen of suburbia, is hosting a cocktail party. Next door, 15-year-old Abigail is throwing a party of her own. No one can stop talking about Abigail's Party. No one can stop thinking about Abigail's Party.
Something must be done about Abigail's Party.
Welcome to Mike Leigh's cult classic comedy, and prepare to see it like never before. This is the party to end all parties, and you're all invited. RSVP.
Supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust
Event details
Running time: Approx. 2hrs, incl. interval
Age guidance: 12+
Warnings: Contains strong language, loud noises and depictions of smoking
Content Warnings:
References to fatphobia, racism and sexual assault, discrimination, domestic violence, verbal abuse, alcoholism, illness (vomiting) and death (heart attack).
Audio described performances:
Tuesday 12 November, 6:30pm
Thursday 14 November, 2:30pm
Guest night: Wednesday 6 November. 7:30pm
Members night: Thursday 14 November
