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  • Published: 26 May 1983
  • ISBN: 9780141935300
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 160

Abigail's Party




40th anniversary edition with a new introduction by Mike Leigh

Mike Leigh’s 1970s classic play ‘Abigail’s Party’ focuses on an evening of domestic hell in the guise of a suburban drinks soirée. While teenager Abigail parties a few doors away, the pretentious Beverly and her estate agent husband, Laurence, entertain their neighbours – Abigail’s mother, Susan, ex-footballer, Tony, and his wife, Angela. But as the alcohol flows, tensions in the hosts’ barely functional marriage emerge and their obsessions, prejudices and petty competitiveness are ruthlessly, and hilariously, exposed.

‘Goose-Pimples’, meanwhile, is easily as sharp and uncompromising. This time, the action focuses on ambitious casino croupier, Jackie, and Saudi businessman, Muhammad, who meet – and misunderstand – one another spectacularly.

  • Published: 26 May 1983
  • ISBN: 9780141935300
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 160