Abigail's Party 2012 - Articles Page 15

Run Time:
2 hours (one intermission)
Opened: May 18, 2012
Closing: September 01, 2012

Abigail's Party - 2012 - West End History , Info & More

Wyndham's Theatre
(Leicester Square) Charing Cross Road London

In 1970's suburbia, Beverly and her husband Laurence are hosting a drinks party for their neighbours. There is plenty of alcohol, an array of cheese-pineapple savoury bites and olives, and Demis Roussos on the record player. But as prejudices are unmasked and tempers flare, the evening seems headed for disaster...



Mike Leigh's classic comedy is directed by Lindsay Posner, who recently directed Noises Off at the Old Vic. Other credits include: Butley (Duchess), A View from the Bridge (Duke of York's - Olivier nomination) and Fiddler on the Roof (Savoy - Olivier nomination).

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Abigail's Party - 2012 - West End Articles Page 15

Strawdog Presents THE PETRIFIED FOREST 2/23-3/31
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2012


Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 24th anniversary season with Robert E. Sherwood's The Petrified Forest, directed by Shade Murray, February 23 - March 31, 2012 at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 North Broadway Street.

Photo Flash: First Look at Old Globe's SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2012


The Old Globe today announced principal casting for the Globe's 2012 Shakespeare Festival. Craig Noel Award winner Jay Whittaker returns to the Festival for his third consecutive season to appear in the title role of William Shakespeare's Richard III. He will also appear as Oliver in Shakespeare's As You Like It. Also returning to the Festival are Craig Noel Award winner Robert Foxworth and Adrian Sparks, who will take to the courtroom floor as titanic lawyers Henry Drummond and Matthew Harrison Brady, respectively, in the Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee classic Inherit the Wind. Foxworth, an Old Globe Associate Artist, will also play Lord Hastings in Richard III, and Sparks will play Lord Mayor of London in Richard III and Corin in As You Like It. Festival veteran Dana Green will star as Rosalind, and Dan Amboyer, new to the Festival stage, will play Orlando, the object of her affections, in As You Like It. Green will also play Queen Elizabeth in Richard III. Amboyer will also be featured as Bertram Cates in Inherit the Wind and the Earl of Richmond in Richard III. Festival newcomer Jacques C. Smith will play Jacques in As You Like It, the Duke of Buckingham in Richard III and Mr. Meeker in Inherit the Wind. Adrian Noble returns for his third outing as Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Festival and will helm As You Like It and Inherit the Wind. Renowned British director Lindsay Posner makes his debut at the Globe with his production of Richard III. Noble recently directed the World Premiere stage version of The King's Speech, which is currently touring England, and Posner's hit revival of Noises Off is currently playing at London's Old Vic and will transfer to the West End in March. The 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, runs June 3 - Sept. 30, 2012.

Photo Coverage: Shearsmith And Tointon In ABSENT FRIENDS, Harold Pinter Theatre
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 1, 2012


Jeremy Herrin will direct David Armand, Elizabeth Berrington, Katherine Parkinson, Steffan Rhodri, Reece Shearsmith and Kara Tointon in Alan Ayckbourn's classic comedy of manners and social embarrassment Absent Friends, previewing at the Harold Pinter Theatre (formerly the Comedy Theatre).

Strawdog Presents THE PETRIFIED FOREST 2/23-3/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 30, 2012


Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 24th anniversary season with Robert E. Sherwood's The Petrified Forest, directed by Shade Murray, February 23 - March 31, 2012 at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 North Broadway Street.

Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents PTC@Play 2/29-3/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2012


Philadelphia Theatre Company will present PTC@Play, a two-week festival of new work on February 2-March 11 at PTC's home at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, et al. Set for New Group's RUSSIAN TRANSPORT
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2012


The New Group presents Russian Transport, written by Erika Sheffer, in a world premiere limited engagement January 17 - March 10, 2012. Directed by Scott Elliott, the production features Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, Morgan Spector, Sarah Steele and Raviv Ullman. Official Opening Night is Monday, January 30 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

Constantine Maroulis, Nancy Opel Lead Alley Theatre's The Toxic Avenger
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2012


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the "hysterically funny" (New York Post) new musical The Toxic Avenger.

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents Brett Neveu's MEGACOSM
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2012


A Red Orchid Theatre presents the world premiere of Megacosm, written by Ensemble Member Brett Neveu and directed by Ensemble Member Dado.

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents Brett Neveu's MEGACOSM
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 19, 2011


A Red Orchid Theatre presents the world premiere of Megacosm, written by Ensemble Member Brett Neveu and directed by Ensemble Member Dado.

Strawdog's Presents Robert E. Sherwood's The Petrified Forest
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 19, 2011


Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 24th anniversary season with Robert E. Sherwood’s The Petrified Forest, directed by Shade Murray, February 23 – March 31, 2012 at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 North Broadway Street.

Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, et al. Set for New Group's RUSSIAN TRANSPORT
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 14, 2011


The New Group presents Russian Transport, written by Erika Sheffer, in a world premiere limited engagement January 17 - March 10, 2012. Directed by Scott Elliott, the production features Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, Morgan Spector, Sarah Steele and Raviv Ullman. Official Opening Night is Monday, January 30 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

David Armand, Elizabeth Berrington Lead ABSENT FRIENDS In The West End
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2011


Jeremy Herrin will direct David Armand, Elizabeth Berrington, Katherine Parkinson, Steffan Rhodri, Reece Shearsmith and Kara Tointon in Alan Ayckbourn's classic comedy of manners and social embarrassment Absent Friends, previewing at the Harold Pinter Theatre (formerly the Comedy Theatre) from 26 January 2012.

Constantine Maroulis, Nancy Opel Lead Alley Theatre's The Toxic Avenger
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2011


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the "hysterically funny" (New York Post) new musical The Toxic Avenger.

Maroulis, Davi, Jarvis to Star in Revised Broadway-Hopeful THE TOXIC AVENGER in Houston
by Robert Diamond - Dec 7, 2011


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announced the cast and creative team for their production of The Toxic Avenger. In a new production, which features several new songs and revised book by the Tony Award-winning creative team of Memphis, Bon Jovi founding member and keyboardist David Bryan and Joe DiPietro, Tony-nominated Constantine Maroulis takes center stage as the righteous superhero in the title role. John Rando (Tony Winner for Urinetown) returns to the Alley to reinvent his hilarious 2009 Off-Broadway staging of The Toxic Avenger following his smashing Alley productions of The Man Who Came to Dinner, Mrs. Mannerly and Be My Baby.

Mamie Gummer, Wallace Shawn Lead Dark Nights' HAMLET AT HOME for The New Group
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2011


Next up in its continuing series Dark Nights, The New Group presents Hamlet at Home, with readings from Shakespeare's Hamlet featuring Lisa Emery, Mamie Gummer, Josh Hamilton and Wallace Shawn, directed by Scott Elliott.

Derek McLane, Kenneth Posner, et al. Join Design Team of THE BEST MAN
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2011


Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel have just announced the design team for the upcoming Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN. Tony and Drama Desk Award winning scenic designer DEREK McLANE (33 Variations, Anything Goes), Tony and Drama Desk Award winning lighting designer KENNETH POSNER (The Coast of Utopia, Part 2 - Shipwreck) and five-time Tony Award nominated costume designer ANN ROTH (The Book of Mormon) will design the play about power, ambition, political secrets, ruthlessness and the race for the presidency.

Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, et al. to Star in New Group's RUSSIAN TRANSPORT
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2011


The New Group proudly announces casting for the second show in the company's 2011-2012 Season: Russian Transport, written by Erika Sheffer. Directed by Scott Elliott, the production will feature Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, Morgan Spector, Sarah Steele and Raviv Ullman. Performances slated to begin January 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Official Opening Night is set for Monday, January 30.

Janeane Garofalo Joins New Group's RUSSIAN TRANSPORT
by Robert Diamond - Nov 20, 2011


Comedian, film and TV star Janeane Garofalo has just joined the New Group's production of Russian Transport by Erika Sheffer, directed by Scott Elliott. The production's run begins on January 17, 2012 at the Acorn Theater, with tickets on sale December 5th.

Dark Nights at The New Group Presents Talking Taboos 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2011


In its continuing series Dark Nights, The New Group welcomes filmmaker Todd Solondz in conversation with playwright Thomas Bradshaw.

Dark Nights at The New Group Presents Talking Taboos 11/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2011


In its continuing series Dark Nights, The New Group welcomes filmmaker Todd Solondz in conversation with playwright Thomas Bradshaw.

Strawdog 24th Anniversary Season Begins
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2011


Strawdog Theatre Company and newly named Artistic Director, Brandon Bruce, are pleased to announce their 24th Anniversary Season.

Strawdog 24th Anniversary Season Begins
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2011


Strawdog Theatre Company and newly named Artistic Director, Brandon Bruce, are pleased to announce their 24th Anniversary Season.

LUSH VALLEY Plays HERE September 7-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2011


Lush Valley is set to play September 7- 24 at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue), this highly interactive guided journey is shaped nightly by real-time audience feedback.

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents BECKY SHAW, 9/22-11/6
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 22, 2011


A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 2011-2012 Season with the Chicago Premiere of Gina Gionfriddo's Becky Shaw, directed by Damon Kiely. The production will run September 22 - November 6, 2011 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press opening is Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 7:00PM.

Adult Swim Announces Season 4 Pickup of CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 16, 2011


Adult Swim announced today that it has picked up a fourth season of Childrens Hospital, the irreverent, satirical comedy series created by and starring Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart). Adult Swim has ordered 14 new episodes for premiere in 2012, and principal photography will begin later this year on the hit comedy from Corddry and fellow executive producers/writers Jonathan Stern (producer of The Ten and NTSF:SD:SUV::) and David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models, the upcoming Wanderlust).

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