London Classic Theatre announce cast for UK tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY

London Classic Theatre have announced the full cast for their UK tour of Mike Leigh’s classic comedy, Abigail’s Party, which opens at Theatre Royal Winchester on 1 March.

Directed by Michael Cabot, the cast includes Rebecca Birch (Jesus Christ Superstar, Frinton Summer Theatre) as Beverly, Jo Castleton (War Horse, National Theatre) as Susan, Alice De-Warrenne (Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever, West End/UK tour) as Angela, George Readshaw (Indecent Proposal, Southwark Playhouse) as Tony, and Tom Richardson (The Snow Queen, Storyhouse) as Laurence. 

Artistic Director of London Classic Theatre, Michael Cabot said: “I am delighted to announce the cast for our 2023 tour of Abigail’s Party.  Our casting process lies at the centre of everything we do as a company and is fundamental to the work we produce.  Not only do we see as many candidates as we can, but we always go through a rigorous recall process where we watch various combinations of actors and how they work together.  Putting together the right ensemble is something I have always taken incredibly seriously as those decisions have such a key impact on the work.  Our policy has always been to draw from our incredible ‘core company’ as well as opening the door to as many new faces as possible.  In this instance, two of the cast are returning to us from previous shows and the remaining three actors are new to the LCT fold.  I think we have assembled a first-rate company of actors with impeccable theatre pedigree and can’t wait to get into the rehearsal room with them.”

In her suburban living room, Beverly prepares for the arrival of her guests. She and husband Laurence will play host to neighbours Angela, Tony and Susan. As the alcohol flows and the ‘nibbles’ are handed around, Mike Leigh’s ruthless, achingly funny examination of 1970’s British life begins…

After Winchester, the tour will visit Lowestoft, Chelmsford, Warwick, Cambridge, Doncaster, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Bromley, Derby, Lincoln, Southport, Perth, Inverness, Oldham, Cork, Eastbourne, Darlington, Exeter, Bury St Edmunds, Malvern and Llandudno.

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