Abigail's Party And, Goose-Pimples - Penguin Plays

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Publisher's 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780140481808
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 822.914
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 158
Weight: 122g
Height: 197mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 10mm