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Abigail's Party Comes to the Barrow Group

Mike Leigh’s drama is directed by Lee Brock.

Nick Hetherington, Sarah Street, John Pirkis, and Lily Dorment Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party, directed by Lee Brock.
Nick Hetherington, Sarah Street, John Pirkis, and Lily Dorment star in Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party, directed by Lee Brock.
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The Barrow Group, in association with the Pond Theatre Company, is currently presenting Abigail's Party, written by Oscar nominee Mike Leigh. Directed by Barrow Group co-artistic director Lee Brock, Abigail's Party began performances November 12 at the TBG Theatre at The Barrow Group and officially opened November 14 for a limited run through December 3.

Lily Dorment and Sarah Street share the stage.
Lily Dorment and Sarah Street share the stage.
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Abigail's Party is a 1977 comedy that "captures epic denial in London suburbia and still hits a nerve about the way we live." The full cast will feature Lily Dorment, Colleen Clinton, Sarah Street, Nick Hetherington, and John Pirkis.

John Pirkis as Lawrence in Abigail's Party, presented by The Barrow Group.
John Pirkis as Lawrence in Abigail's Party, presented by the Barrow Group.
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The production will feature set design by Edward T. Morris, lighting design by Marika Kent, and sound design by Matt Otto.

Colleen Clinton as Sue and John Pirkis as Lawrence in
Abigail's Party.
Colleen Clinton as Sue and John Pirkis as Lawrence in
Abigail's Party.
(© Tea for Two Photography)

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