Alan Ayckbourn is one of the most prolific and widely performed of English language playwrights and a highly regarded theatre director. Since 1972, he has been the Artistic Director of the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, where he has premiered the majority of his work.

Alan Ayckbourn has written 71 full length plays, more than half of which have gone on to London's West End. He has directed more than 300 plays, including the West End premieres of the majority of his plays, and also ran his own company at the National Theatre. He is an Olivier and Moliere Award winning playwright whose plays have achieved success throughout the world.

Quick Guide to the Site

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News: The latest Ayckbourn news

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Plays: In-depth analysis of all Alan Ayckbourn's plays.

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Biography: Detailed look at Alan Ayckbourn's life and career

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Publications: Details of texts by and about Alan Ayckbourn

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Recordings: Filmed & audio recordings of Ayckbourn plays

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Productions: Forthcoming Ayckbourn productions

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Education: Student resources

This website is dedicated to offering an in-depth, accurate and indispensable guide to the playwright and all his plays. Every play is explored in detail including material by Alan Ayckbourn exclusive to this website. The site also explores Alan Ayckbourn's life and career; forthcoming professional and amateur productions of his work; adaptations of his plays into other mediums; publications; practical advice on staging the plays and all the latest news on Alan Ayckbourn and major productions of his plays.

Drawing on archival material held by both Alan Ayckbourn and the Stephen Joseph Theatre, the website holds the most extensive collection of material relating to the playwright to be found anywhere on the world wide web, much of which has rarely been seen before.

To begin exploring the site, click on the links at the top of the page or visit the Site Map or Index to learn more about Alan Ayckbourn's official website. A quick guide to the major sections on the website can also be found in the right hand column.

Alan Ayckbourn's official website is an independent website endorsed by Alan Ayckbourn. It is neither connected to nor affiliated to the Stephen Joseph Theatre or the Stephen Joseph Theatre website. This website is designed and maintained by Simon Murgatroyd and all viewpoints are the author's own. Written material is copyright of Simon Murgatroyd except where noted.
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