Abigail's Party & Goose-pimples
by Mike Leigh

Name: Abigail's Party & Goose-pimples
Brand: Mike Leigh
SKU: 9780140481808
Rating: 3.44 (214 reviews)

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Highlights

British Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers generally enjoy the plays, particularly praising the humor and depth of Abigail's Party. Many appreciate the characters' vividness and the engaging discussions it inspires, although Goose-Pimples receives mixed reviews for being less enjoyable. A few find elements outdated or lacking in humor, making it a divisive experience for some readers.

Engaging charactersGreat humor and depthInspires lively discussionsSome parts feel outdatedGoose-Pimples less enjoyable

Synopsis

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.