What's On
Photograph by Catherine Ashmore
TUE 18 - SAT 22 JUN
Abigail's Party
MAIN AUDITORIUM
A pitch perfect production. SUNDAY EXPRESS
Direct from a triumphant West End run, this is Lindsay Posner's acclaimed revival of one of the most popular plays ever written.
By Mike Leigh. Directed by Lindsay Posner.
Starring Hannah Waterman (EastEnders) & Martin Marquez (Hotel Babylon).
Donna Summer is playing on the stereo. Dishes of cheese and pineapple are on the coffee table - the social get-together from hell is about to begin.
Beverly, and estate agent husband Laurence, have invited round new neighbours, Tony and Ange, and nervous divorcee Sue. As Beverly plies the guests with alcohol, Demis Roussos and nibbles, this horribly compelling evening descends into drunkenness and debauchery.
Combining comedy, drama and tragedy, Mike Leigh's iconic comedy became an instant classic when it first appeared as a BBC Play For Today in 1977.
It is a ruthlessly accurate observation of the pretensions of suburbia, a world obsessed with class and taste and rules over by the monstrous Beverly!
TIMES
Evenings: 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees: 2.30pm
TICKETS
Tue-Thu performances: £24.50, £22.50, £19, £15
Premier Seats: £29
Fri & Sat performances: £26.50, £24.50, £21, £17
Premier Seats: £31
DISCOUNTS
Concessions: £3 off top two prices & Premier Seats
The Marlowe Friends: £4.50 off top two prices & Premier Seats
Discovery Card: £8 (Tue-Thu, limited availability)
Groups: Bring 15 or more people and get 10% off. Bring 25 or more people and get 15% off
Schools: All tickets £10 (Mon-Thu)
For bookings made via the internet a booking fee of £2.75 applies.
A charge of £1 applies if you would also like your tickets posted.
Hannah Waterman in Abigail's Party
Martin Marquez in Abigail's Party
Hannah Waterman and Samuel James in Abigail's Party
Katie Lightfoot, Martin Marquez & Emily Raymond in Abigail's Party
Hannah Waterman in Abigail's Party
Katie Lightfoot, Hannah Waterman, Martin Marquez & Emily Raymond
Martin Marquez and Emily Raymond in Abigail's Party
Hannah Waterman and Samuel James in Abigail's Party
**** SUNDAY EXPRESS
"A very funny and splendidly performed production".
**** MAIL ON SUNDAY
British Sign Language interpreted performance: Thu 20 Jun, 7.30pm
Audio Described performance: Sat 22 Jun, 2.30pm
STAGETEXT captioned performance: Sat 22 Jun, 2.30pm
To book tickets on-line, click on the Book Now button.
IN PERSON
The Marlowe Theatre Box Office is open from 9am to 6pm Monday - Saturday.
When there is a show, we remain open until 30 minutes after the performance begins.
BY TELEPHONE
Tickets can be booked on 01227 787787 with all major debit and credit cards
(except American Express).
OPENING HOURS
The Marlowe Theatre Box Office is open for personal bookings Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm.
Telephone bookings can be made between Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm
If paying by cheque or postal order, please make it payable to Canterbury City Council.
RESERVATIONS
Tickets can be reserved without payment for up to four days, or 24hrs prior to the performance - whichever is the soonest.
BOOKING FEE
A booking fee of £2.75 applies to all bookings made over the telephone, by post, Internet or fax.
If you would like us to post your tickets to you, an additional postage charge of £1 will be made.
There is no charge made for bookings made in person at the Marlowe Theatre Box Office, for group bookings over 15 tickets or to patrons with access needs.
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Artist Talkback: Fri 21 Jun, post-show (Marlowe Friends only, free)
