COWBOY JOE... the panto!

by Alan Christison
Produced by Alan Christison

Friday, December 11, 2009 to Saturday, December 19, 2009

Tickets go on sale: Monday, November 23, 2009

Howdy pardners! Mosey on down to the Wild West this Christmas with The Abbey Theatre as they stage the world premiere of

“Cowboy Joe...The Panto!”

This hilarious adventure pits Cowboy Joe, his man-hungry Mum - Granny Oakley and Billy his Kid against the evil Sherrif – Wyatt

Twerp and his hapless deputies – General custard Pie and Buffalo Lil.

Bessie and Jessie, two local old wifies make a welcome return and get embroiled in traditional pantomime family fun – singing, dancing, audience participation (Oh yes there is!!) and messy custard pies!

Where else but an Abbey Theatre panto will you also get a bit of time travelling and a Special “Strictly” appearance?

Tickets are selling fast with some nights already sold out. Don't miss it! Yee- ha!

ART

by Yasmina Reza Translated by Christopher Hampton
Produced by Anne Smith

Monday, October 19, 2009 to Saturday, October 31, 2009

Tickets go on sale: Monday, October 05, 2009

How important is art to you? Would you spend your life savings on it? - maybe. Is it worth losing your friends for? - surely not.

Three good friends with different ideas on art find how destructive it can be. But the question is: Are you who you think you are or are you who your friends think you are and how far are you prepared to go?

Winner of the Moliere Award in France and the Evening Standard Award and Olivier Award for Best Comedy, in London. A smash hit across the country originally starring Albert Finney, Tom Courtney & Ken Stott.

At The Abbey Theatre the English translation by Christopher Hampton of Yasmina Reza's “ART” will be presented; it contains some strong language.

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A MONTH OF SUNDAYS

by Bob Larbey
Produced by Carol Bruce

Monday, August 24, 2009 to Saturday, September 05, 2009

Tickets go on sale: Monday, August 10, 2009

Cooper and Aylott are two elderly gentlemen who are spending their declining years in a rest home in the south of England. Together they face the challenges posed by the ageing process - the forgetfulness and the physical deterioration. Cooper also has to endure monthly visits from his daughter, Julia, and her henpecked husband, Peter. In such restrictive circumstances, it is the little things that make life for the two old friends more bearable, such as trying to recall the name of the eleventh man in an old cricket team. We also see Cooper developing friendships with the cleaner, Mrs Baker, and with Nurse Wilson. In A Month of Sundays Bob Larbey treats the subject of growing old not only with sensitivity, but also with a great deal of gentle humour.

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IT COULD BE ANY ONE OF US

by Alan Ayckbourn
Produced by Cath Eddie

Monday, June 15, 2009 to Saturday, June 27, 2009

Tickets go on sale: Monday, June 01, 2009

A thunderstorm.A windswept country house. A dysfunctional family. A disputed bequest. This thriller is by Alan Ayckbourn, so expect humour and surprises.

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The Dead Move Fast

by Paul Sellar
Produced by Alan Johnston

Monday, April 20, 2009 to Saturday, May 02, 2009

Tickets go on sale: Monday, April 06, 2009

Ealing comedy meets mystery thriller when two policemen are called out to a remote asylum to investigate the escape of a missing patient.

BAD GIRLS

by Jacqueline Wilson dramatised by Vicky Ireland
Produced by Youth Group Production

Monday, March 02, 2009 to Saturday, March 07, 2009

Tickets go on sale: Monday, February 16, 2009

ARE THERE ONLY BAD GIRLS HERE?

Bullying can happen at any age – it is never acceptable and it should never be tolerated. Sometimes the "nice" people are the bullies and the rough-looking ones are understanding so who are the "Bad Girls" at the Abbey Theatre?

Mandy is being picked on at school and she is delighted when cheeky, daring, full-of-fun Tanya befriends her. But Mum's not so sure – she looks like trouble and surely Mum knows best...

Make Time For Love

by Raymond Hopkins
Produced by Brian Bruce

Monday, February 02, 2009 to Saturday, February 14, 2009

Tickets go on sale: Monday, January 19, 2009

Behind every successful man is a supportive woman & Julie Hardisty is certainly that. Her husband, Brian, is a pillar of society - then the mid-life crisis strikes!

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