Abigail’s Party review – woozy, boozy Beverly throws her party from hell once again

Abigail’s Party review – woozy, boozy Beverly throws her party from hell once again

Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterThis version of Mike Leigh’s classic brings out the boozy claustrophobia, while Kym Marsh as Beverly and Tupele Dorgu as Susan brilliantly draw out the sadness of suburban dreamsFor a play so rooted in the 1970s, Abigail’s Party is having a surprising renaissance. The Royal Exchange’s new production is the third major revival of Mike Leigh’s play in less than 12 months, after outings with Theatre Royal Stratford…