BWW Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Richmond Theatre
Mike Leigh wrote his most famous play, Abigail's Party, 40 years ago, as a reaction to the boom in consumerism after the war and as a general commentary at the absurdism of class aspiration. Set in a suburban 70s house, Beverly and her staid estate agent husband Laurence are hosting that most potentially awkward of scenarios a drinks party with the neighbours. Nurse Angela and brooding Tony join socially self conscio…