
21 Nov 2025
Season: November 21st - December 6th, 2025
Title: Abigail's Party
Presented By: Spotlight Theatre
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: The play is called ‘Abigail’s Party’ and people often think it’s a play about Abigail, but Abigail is a teenager who’s having a party further up the road and we are NOT invited. Instead, we are at Beverly’s house, who fancies herself the Queen of suburbia. Over drinks and snacks, cliches and fatuous small talk abound. The play is hilariously funny but at the same time deeply moving and the tension created on stage is amongst the most painful ever witnessed.
The event unfolds in the living room of the hosts, where drinks are poured, small talk is exchanged, and tensions slowly brew beneath the veneer of politeness. As the evening progresses, conversations about careers, relationships, and aspirations take a turn toward uncomfortable revelations and subtle conflicts. The host’s domineering personality clashes with the guests varied temperaments, leading to moments of awkward humour and passive-aggressive exchanges. Alcohol fuels the unravelling dynamics, exposing insecurities and hidden frustrations that simmer close to the surface.
Performance Dates: 21 November - 6 December, 2025
Performance Times:
7:30PM Thursday - Saturday
2PM Sunday
Performance Location and Address: Spotlight Theatre, 185 - 187 Ashmore Rd, Benowa, 4217
Ticket Costs: $30 - $43
Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Abigail's Party
Creative Team:
Director - Dawn China
Production Website: Spotlight Theatre - Abigail's Party
Other Information:
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