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Text in a lipstick print reads Abigail's Party with a graphic of a smashed record containing five figures dancing

NS Archive 2024: Abigail's Party

A Northern Stage, ETT, Rose Theatre and Colchester Mercury Theatre co-production

13 – 28 Sep 2024

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 – prepare to see it like never before.  

This is the party to end all parties, and you’re all invited. Please RSVP. 

 

Cast

Laura Rogers Beverly

Leander Deeny Laurence

Chaya Gupta Angela

Joe Blakemore Tony

Amy Rockson Sue

Creative Team

Anna Yates Designer

Annelie Powell CDG Casting Director

Jack Bradfield Director

Delyth Evans Associate Designer

Jamie Lu Sound Designer

Johanne Jensen Associate Lighting Designer

Joshua Gadsby Lighting Designer

Mike Leigh Writer

Naomi Daley Costume Supervisor

Rachel Birch-Lawson Movement Director

Rachid Sabitri Fight Director

Production & Stage Management

Upholstery Set Maker Angela Savage

Set Design Assistant Alice Simonato

Production Manager Chris Durant

Company Manager, Northern Stage Colin Holman

Northern Stage Sound no.1 Corrie Livesey

Props/Furniture Maker Elissa Gunn

Set Design Assistant Emily Nelson

Assistant Stage Manager Gracie Adlington

Company Stage Manager Jack Scanlon

Wardrobe Jo Reed

Lighting Programmer & Relighter Izzy Waugh

Wardrobe LJ Aitman

Costume Assistant and Set Maker Maddy Williamson

Deputy Stage Manager (Job share) Olivia Dudley

Set Design Assistant Pei Yao Wang

Production Engineer Phill Howarth

Stage Manager, Northern Stage Rachel Glover

Deputy Stage Manager (Job share) Robyn Clogg

Lighting Operator Rob Reed

Tour Technical Stage Manager Stuart Duncan

Touring Production Manager Toby Smith for The Production Family

Costume Assistant Yve Anthea Ngoo

Crew Liam Cameron, Jamie Clark, Alex Tate, Brandon Hempsall, Elissa Gunn, Harry Jay, Liiana Rapley, Nick Alevroyiannis, Becky Glendenning-Laycock, Simon Burn

Relaxed Performance Consultant Zoe Halliday

BSL Interpreter Jenna Johnson

Audio Describer Louise Ainsley

Captioner Pip Armstrong

Press & PR Helen Fussell

Production Photos

Chaya Gupta, Joe Blakemore, Laura Rogers and Leander Deeny in Abigail's Party
Leander Deeny in Abigail's Party
Chaya Gupta in Abigail's Party
Laura Rogers and Leander Deeny in Abigail's Party
Laura Rogers and Amy Rockson in Abigail's Party
Laura Rogers in Abigail's Party Joe Blakemore and Laura Rogers in Abigail's Party

Trailer

A royal visit!

Last night we added a little royal sparkle to proceedings as we welcomed The Duke of Edinburgh to the opening night of Abigail's Party in his role as President of The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST). Our production has been supported by a grant from the RTST and is directed by the winner of the 2023 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award, the very brilliant, Jack Bradfield. Make sure to get your ticket before the party finishes on 28th Sept. https://northernstage.co.uk/hrh-the-duke-of-edinburgh-attends-opening-of-mike-leighs-cult-classic-abigails-party-at-northern-stage/
HRH The Prince of Edinburgh pictured with Sir Geoffrey Cass and Natalie Ibu
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh looking at the Abigail's Party model box with Jeremy Woodhouse, Natalie Ibu and Sir Geoffrey Cass
HRH The Prince of Edinburgh pictured with Natalie Ibu and Jack Bradfield

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended the opening of Abigail’s Party on the 18 Sep 2024 at Northern Stage.

Reviews

★★★★ “Mike Leigh’s excruciating suburban comedy still stings” – The Guardian

“a simmering tragicomedy” – The Times

“sharply observed and horribly funny” – The Chronicle

“an intoxicating mix of humour and social horror” – North East Theatre Guide

 

 

Programme

View the programme for Abigail’s Party here.