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Theatre Royal Bath presents the Stratford East production of Abigail’s Party by Mike Leigh, starring Tamzin Outhwaite and directed by Nadia Fall.

Tamzin Outhwaite stars as one of the most recognisable characters in British theatre – the unforgettable Beverley in Mike Leigh’s ferocious black comedy of suburban life in the seventies.

Essex, 1977. Beverly is hosting, the alcohol is flowing, Demis Roussos is on the record player and the cheese and pineapple cocktail sticks are ready to go. Queen of the castle in her suburban semi, Beverly and husband Laurence welcome new neighbours Angela and Tony round for drinks. Sue from next door is invited too but the real party is happening back at her place, as Sue’s teenage daughter Abigail can’t seem to keep the noise down. Awkward small talk rapidly descends into inappropriate flirtation and marital disputes: a soiree from hell, but it’d be rude to leave…

Show times

Tuesday 16 June 2026, 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 June 2026, 7.30pm
Thursday 18 June 2026, 2.30pm
Thursday 18 June 2026, 7.30pm
Friday 19 June 2026, 7.30pm
Saturday 20 June 2026, 2.30pm
Saturday 20 June 2026, 7.30pm

Thursday 18 June 2026

2:30pm

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01684 892277

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