Kym Marsh to star in ABIGAIL’S PARTY at the Royal Exchange
The Royal Exchange has announced that North-West born actor, presenter and singer Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, ITV; Fatal Attraction, UK tour) will make her Exchange debut in a major revival of Mike Leigh’s cult classic play, Abigail’s Party, this spring.
In collaboration with award-winning Director Natalie Abrahami, they will bring this modern masterpiece to the Exchange’s unique in-the-round stage for the first time with performances running from 4 April – 17 May.
Kym Marsh said: “I have always wanted to work at the Royal Exchange Theatre, it is such a beacon of incredible theatre in Manchester. Pair that with the brilliant Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party and working with Natalie to discover our version of Beverly, I couldn’t be more excited! Bev is fun, the life and soul of the party, but she is so much more than that! She’s a complex character and there is so much to unpack. I can’t wait to get in the rehearsal room!”
Further casting will be announced in due course.
The creative team for Abigail’s Party also includes designer Peter Butler, lighting designer Jai Morjaria, sound designer Melanie Wilson, and movement & intimacy director Anna Morrissey.