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Tamzin Outhwaite's "Tradwife" Role: More Smoke, Less Cooking
11 Jul
Summary
- Outhwaite plays Beverly in a 1970s play about suburban life.
- The character is compared to a modern "tradwife" but without domestic duties.
- The play is described as darkly funny and surprisingly relevant today.
Former EastEnders actress Tamzin Outhwaite is currently captivating audiences as Beverly in a stage adaptation of Mike Leigh's classic 1970s play, "Abigail's Party." The production, currently concluding a run in Brighton before its West End transfer, delves into the complexities of suburban life with a unique blend of dark humor.
Outhwaite likens her character, Beverly, to the contemporary "tradwife" internet subculture. However, she amusingly points out that Beverly is a "tradwife, without doing any cooking," spending her time drinking, smoking, and getting her hair done rather than engaging in domestic chores.
Despite being set in 1977, Outhwaite emphasizes the play's enduring relevance, noting that Beverly's character could easily translate to a modern-day social media influencer. The production is celebrated for its sharp wit and its embrace of the play's darker undertones, a quality Outhwaite deeply appreciates.
Outhwaite has expressed immense satisfaction with the role and the production, calling it one of her "top three" career highlights. She has found the experience to be exceptionally fulfilling, stating it's the happiest she's been performing on stage.
