Wannabe socialite Beverly Moss has been an iconic character since Abigail’s Party first hit stage and screen in 1977.
The Royal Exchange Theatre is delighted that north-west born actor, presenter and singer Kym Marsh, whose credits have included everything from Coronation Street to Fatal Attraction, will be making her Exchange debut in this major revival of Mike Leigh’s cult classic play this spring.
In collaboration with award-winning DirectorNatalie Abrahami they will bring this modern masterpiece to the Exchange’s unique in-the-round stage for the first time with performances running from 4 April – 17 May.
Kym Marsh said,
“I have always wanted to work at the Royal Exchange Theatre, it is such a beacon of incredible theatre in Manchester. Pair that with the brilliant Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party and working with Natalie to discover our version of Beverly, I couldn’t be more excited! Bev is fun, the life and soul of the party, but she is so much more than that! She’s a complex character and there is so much to unpack. I can’t wait to get in the rehearsal room!”
Natalie Abrahami added,
“Beverly Moss is a cultural icon and we’re thrilled to have Kym realise this role which is so full of wit, sass and pathos. I cannot wait to get into rehearsals and invite Manchester audiences to join us for the party.”
A Royal Exchange Theatre Production
ABIGAIL’S PARTY
By Mike Leigh
Director: Natalie Abrahami
Designer: Peter Butler
Lighting Designer: Jai Morjaria
Sound Designer: Melanie Wilson
Movement & Intimacy Director: Anna Morrissey
Cast: Kym Marsh, further cast TBC
Tickets from £10
4 April – 17 May 2025
Access Performances
Sensory Adapted (SA) Performance: Tuesday 6 May, 6pm
Audio Described (AD) Performance: Saturday 10 May, 2.30pm
BSL-Interpreted (BSL) Performance: TBC
Captioned (C) Performances: Saturday 3 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Box Office: 0161 833 9833
Online: www.royalexchange.co.uk
