Comedy
ABIGAIL'S PARTY
BY MIKE LEIGH
Fri 21 Aug 8pm,
Sat 22 Aug 3.30pm & 8pm
Two Sisters' Theatre
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In our stunning theatre on the Two Sisters’ Lawn, there is going to be a party that may make you squirm, but you won’t want to miss…
Mike Leigh’s tragicomic masterpiece ABIGAIL’S PARTY has garnered cult status across the decades.
At the height of 1970s suburbia, social class and ambition, Beverly Moss, the Hostess with the Mostess, is inviting you to her cocktail party. The latest tracks are on the record player, the drinks are flowing and there’s even a bowl of olives – although it seems that only Laurence likes those. As the night moves on and the party gets thick with sexual tension, Beverly’s exclusive gathering quickly descends into chaos.
First performed on stage and then broadcast as a BBC Play for Today in 1977. This epic modern classic with characters and uncomfortable situations that feel as relevant today as they did almost 50 years ago, is our first co-production with Edenbridge Players.
Ticket Prices
Allocated Covered Seating
£26.50
*Festival Friends & Hever Castle, Hever Golf and Wellbeing Club Members
Allocated Covered Seating
£24.75
*Groups, over 10 tickets
Allocated Covered Seating
£24.75
All day entry into Hever Castle Gardens on the day of your theatre visit
Adult (In addition to your theatre ticket price)
Child (In addition to your theatre ticket price)
£18.95
£13.00
Pre Theatre Suppers
Per Person
Per Person Festival Friends (and the rest of your party if you book their meals)
£62.50
£56.25
Venue & Catering
The Two Sisters’ Theatre
Located on the tranquil Two Sister’s Lawn, our theatre has one continuous roof, every auditorium seat is undercover and allocated. The roof section over the auditorium is transparent so you will be able to enjoy the stars above, as you watch The Stars on stage! The theatre walls will be open and, for selected events, the lawns either side become part of the auditorium. With lawn tickets you to choose where to sit when you arrive and can enjoy your picnic during the event. You will need to bring your own seats, beanbags or rugs etc for the lawns.
We can close our walls for events outside the summer months. The walls are clear, so you still feel you are in the beautiful garden just with protection from the weather.
You are welcome to stay in the gardens following afternoon performances until the Castle closes for the day.
Gates open at 6.30pm for evening performances and 1 hour before matinees. Please check our access page for further information.
The theatre bar will be open before the event and during the interval (when applicable) for hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream and freshly made savoury and sweet crepes.
Pre-Theatre Supers are available before this performance in the Astor Wing Dining Room, inside Hever Castle.
The menu is available to view here.
Please note there are just 50 covers for dinner, we recommend you book early, alongside your theatre tickets to avoid disappointment. You can arrive at the Lakeview Car Park from 5.30pm to give you time to walk over to the castle via the theatre lawn. The route is available to view on our access page.