Book description
Mike Leigh's 1970s classic play 'Abigail's Party' focuses on an evening
of domestic hell in the guise of a suburban drinks soirée. While
teenager Abigail parties a few doors away, the pretentious Beverly and
her estate agent husband, Laurence, entertain their neighbours -
Abigail's mother, Susan, ex-footballer, Tony, and his wife, Angela. But
as the alcohol flows, tensions in the hosts' barely functional marriage
emerge and their obsessions, prejudices and petty competitiveness are
ruthlessly, and hilariously, exposed. 'Goose-Pimples', meanwhile, is
easily as sharp and uncompromising. This time, the action focuses on
ambitious casino croupier, Jackie, and Saudi businessman, Muhammad, who
meet - and misunderstand - one another spectacularly.
