About The Show
Tamzin Outhwaite stars as one of the most iconic characters in British theatre – the unforgettable Beverly in Mike Leigh’s ferocious black comedy of suburban life in the 1970s.
Essex, 1977. Beverly is hosting, the alcohol is flowing, Demis Roussos is on the record player and the cheese and pineapple cocktail sticks are ready to go. Queen of the castle in her suburban semi, Beverly and husband Laurence welcome new neighbours Angela and Tony round for drinks. Sue from next door is invited too but the real party is happening back at her place, as Sue’s teenage daughter Abigail can’t seem to keep the racket down. Awkward small talk quickly descends into inappropriate flirtation and marital disputes: a soiree from hell, but it’d be rude to leave…
Mike Leigh’s razor-sharp portrait of social class, materialism and sexual tension in 1970s England is an unmissable modern classic. Tamzin Outhwaite, much-loved from her television roles including EastEnders, Red Cap, Hotel Babylon and New Tricks, leads the cast in this revival of the Stratford East production which received stellar reviews during a sold out run in 2024.
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Cast & Creatives
Tamzin Outhwaite as Beverly
Kevin Bishop as Laurence
Pandora Colin as Sue
Omar Malik as Tony
Lauren Patel as Angela
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Performance Times:
Monday - Saturday: 7:30pm
Thursday and Saturday matinees: 2.30pm
Additional Information
This show is suitable for ages 12 years and older. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own in the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must be in possession of a ticket. The production is not able to guarantee the appearance of any specific actor due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. Latecomers entry or readmission cannot be guaranteed.
Disabled visitors who wish to see the show are requested to contact the theatre management before making a booking.
Duration of Performance:
2 hours including an interval
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