Abigail’s Party
Tamzin Outhwaite stars as one of the most iconic characters in British theatre – the unforgettable Beverly in Mike Leigh’s ferocious black comedy of suburban life in the 1970s.
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 racket down. Awkward small talk quickly descends into inappropriate flirtation and marital disputes: a soiree from hell, but it’d be rude to leave…
Mike Leigh’s razor-sharp portrait of social class, materialism and sexual tension in 1970s England is an unmissable modern classic.
Tamzin Outhwaite, much-loved from her television roles including EastEnders, Red Cap, Hotel Babylon and New Tricks, leads the cast in this revival of the Stratford East production which received stellar reviews during a sold out run in 2024.
By Mike Leigh
Directed by Nadia Fall
Age Restrictions
Ages 12+.Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Wed 12th August 2026 until Sat 19th September 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
7.30pm
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
-
Thu
2.30pm
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
2.30pm
7.30pm
Sun
-
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Harold Pinter Theatre Details
Bus routes: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 12, 13, 19, 23, 38, 88, 139; (Piccadilly Circus) 14, 22, 94
Night buses: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 139, 88, N3, N13, N18, N19, N38, N97, N136, N550, N551; (Piccadilly Circus) 14, 94, N22
Nearest rail: Charing Cross
Tube lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly
Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus
Directions
from Piccadilly Circus :
(3mins) Take Coventry Street up to Oxendon Road; the theatre is 100 metres along on the right.
Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (1min)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Harold Pinter Theatre
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
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Abigail’s Party
Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Running until: Sat 19th September 2026