Alan Ayckbourn Index

	A Guide To Alan Ayckbourn's official website
	The website map explains what pages are contained in the different sections of the site as an aid to navigation. Once in a section, a new list of blue buttons will appear beneath the standard green bar (as above), from which you can access the other pages in the section. Alternatively, click on Site Index above to find an alphabetical index of the site's contents and a site-specific search engine.

	News In Brief: An at a glance guide to current news concerning Alan Ayckbourn and the website. General News: A more detailed look at current news about Alan Ayckbourn. Production News: News on forthcoming major Alan Ayckbourn productions. Calendar: Diary of notable forthcoming Alan Ayckbourn related events. Press: Contact information for press enquiries to both this website and the Stephen Joseph Theatre. Image Of The Week: A regularly updated Ayckbourn-related image drawn from The Bob Watson Archive.		At A Glance Guide To The Site > News: The latest Ayckbourn news / at a glance event calendar > Plays: In-depth analysis of all Alan Ayckbourn's plays > At A Glance: Basic premiere details of the plays > Biography: Detailed look at Alan Ayckbourn's life and career > Quick Guide: Free downloads about Alan Ayckbourn > Directing: A guide to Alan Ayckbourn's directing career > Publications: Details of texts by and about Alan Ayckbourn > Recordings: Filmed & audio recordings of Ayckbourn plays > Productions: Forthcoming Ayckbourn productions > Education: Student resources > SJT Resource: A comprehensive guide to the history of the Stephen Joseph Theatre including guides to plays, new writing, actors and directors. > Index / FAQs: The index for the website and miscellany regarding the site.

	Plays In Depth: Index page for Plays - In Depth (see below) offering an in-depth look at every Ayckbourn play. Other Plays: Index page for Ayckbourn's revues, adaptations, children's plays, one act plays and Grey Plays. The Definitive Playlist: A definitive list of all Alan Ayckbourn’s plays and published works. At A Glance: Basic details for the premieres of Alan Ayckbourn's plays, see At A Glance below. Play Index: An alphabetical index of every Alan Ayckbourn play with links to relevant pages.

	Plays - In Depth Every Alan Ayckbourn play, revue, children's play, TV play and the Grey Plays has its own subsection. Generally each play will have the following pages: Introduction: Homepage for each play with basic details and links. History: A brief history of and background to each individual play. Synopsis: A brief synopsis of the play. Production: Details of the significant productions of the play and poster illustrations. Notes: Programme notes written by Alan Ayckbourn concerning the play. Quotes: Quotes and miscellaneous pieces by Alan Ayckbourn relating to the play. Reviews: Reviews of the world premiere production of the play. Other Media: Details of adaptations of the play into other media such as film, television and radio. Programmes: A brief guide to the programmes / playbills produced for the major productions of each play. Scripts: A brief guide to the various published (and occasionally unpublished) scripts and play-texts. Archive: A concise guide to images, press cuttings and other materials held at The Bob Watson Archive. Further Readings: Further reading and downloads for further research into the play. Staging: Useful details for professional and amateur companies considering staging the play.

	At A Glance Plays '59 - '76: Basic details of Ayckbourn plays premieres between 1959 and 1976 (The Library Theatre). Plays '77 - '95: Basic details of Ayckbourn plays premieres between 1977 and 1995 (SJTITR). Plays '96 - present: Basic details of Ayckbourn plays premieres between 1996 and the present (SJT). London: Basic details of the London premieres of Alan Ayckbourn's plays. Broadway: Basic details of the Broadway premieres of Alan Ayckbourn's plays. America: Basic details of the American (non-Broadway) premieres of Alan Ayckbourn's plays. Miscellany: Basic premiere details for revues, adaptations, plays for children, grey plays and revivals. Directing: Details of Alan Ayckbourn's directing career, see Directing below.

	Biography Biography: An extended and official biography of Alan Ayckbourn’s life. Chronology: A timeline of Alan Ayckbourn's life and career. Play Chronology: A timeline of plays and significant productions (accessed from the Chronology page). 20 Facts: All you need to know about Alan Ayckbourn in 20 facts. Ayckbourn FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions concerning Alan Ayckbourn and his career. Awards: A complete list of awards and honours received by Alan Ayckbourn. Acting: A comprehensive guide to Alan Ayckbourn’s acting career, see the Directing section below. Directing: A comprehensive guide to Alan Ayckbourn’s directing career. Images: A link to the Photography section (see below) including Image Of The Week. Quick Guide: Biographies and other material available for free reproduction.

	Quick Guide A page offering quick access to free .pdf downloads offering information about Alan Ayckbourn and his plays.

	Photography Image Of The Week: A weekly spotlight on an archival image from Alan Ayckbourn's career. Portraits: A chronological record of Alan Ayckbourn through the years through photograph portraits. Portraits - Art: Paintings and drawings of Alan Ayckbourn. Alec Russell: A spotlight on one of the Stephen Joseph Theatre's official photographers. Adrian Gatie: A spotlight on one of the Stephen Joseph Theatre's official photographers. Tony Bartholomew: A spotlight on one of the Stephen Joseph Theatre's official photographers.

	Directing Plays '55 - '75: Details of plays directed by Alan Ayckbourn between 1955 and 1975. Plays '76 - '95: Details of plays directed by Alan Ayckbourn between 1976 and 1995. Plays '96 - present: Details of plays directed by Alan Ayckbourn between 1996 to the present day. Plays A - L: An alphabetical list of plays directed by Alan Ayckbourn (titles A - L). Plays M - Z: An alphabetical list of plays directed by Alan Ayckbourn (titles M - Z). Actors: A list of actors who have appeared in the world and London premieres of Alan Ayckbourn's plays.

	Publications Playscripts: A complete guide to the published versions of Alan Ayckbourn’s plays. Collections: A guide to collected editions of Alan Ayckbourn’s plays. Textbooks: A guide to books primarily about Alan Ayckbourn and his career. Other Books: A guide to other publications which contain significant information on Alan Ayckbourn. Miscellany: A guide to books by and about Alan Ayckbourn’s mentor, Stephen Joseph. Unpublished: Details of Alan Ayckbourn's unpublished plays including availability and future publication details. Programme: A guide to programmes for the major productions of Alan Ayckbourn's plays. Shopping: A brief guide as to where to obtain Ayckbourn-related texts and merchandise.

	Recordings Film: A guide to the film adaptations of Alan Ayckbourn's plays. Television: A guide to television adaptations of Alan Ayckbourn’s plays. Radio: A guide to radio recordings of Alan Ayckbourn’s plays. Documentaries: A guide to television documentaries dealing with Alan Ayckbourn and his plays. Audio: A guide to commercial audio recordings of Alan Ayckbourn’s plays. Musicals: A guide to audio recordings of Alan Ayckbourn’s musicals. Incidental: A guide to commercial recordings of incidental music used in Alan Ayckbourn’s plays.

	Productions Production News: News about major productions and tour of Alan Ayckbourn's plays as it is announced. At A Glance: An quick guide to forthcoming professional and amateur productions in the coming month. Major Productions: Details of forthcoming major productions and tours of Alan Ayckbourn's plays. Professional: Details of forthcoming professional productions of Alan Ayckbourn's Plays. Amateur: Details of forthcoming professional productions of Alan Ayckbourn's Plays. Submit: How to submit listings for inclusion in the professional and amateur production listings. Ayckbourn Events: Details of events, such as talks and platforms, involving Alan Ayckbourn. Staging The Plays: A section with useful details for producing Alan Ayckbourn's plays, see below.

	Education / Research Utilising The Site: A brief guide to how the website can be utilised in researching Alan Ayckbourn. Interviews: Interviews with and articles by Alan Ayckbourn, generally non-play specific. Ayckbourn Frequently Asked Questions: Answers to frequently asked questions about Alan Ayckbourn. The Archive: A guide to The Bob Watson Archive and how it can help research and study of Alan Ayckbourn and his plays. Manuscripts: A guide to the Alan Ayckbourn manuscripts held at The Bob Watson Archive. Downloads: A guide to downloads available on the website. SJT Resource: A comprehensive resource on the Stephen Joseph Theatre, see below.

	Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) Resource: History: The history of the Stephen Joseph Theatre from 1955 to the present day. Plays: A complete list all plays produced at the Stephen Joseph Theatre from 1955 to the present day. New Writing: A guide to the SJT's new writing legacy including a list of every play premiered since 1955. Cast & Crew: A list of every actor, director, designer and other staff who have worked at the Theatre. Index: A guide to pages with the SJT Resource section.

	Index / FAQs (and Links and administration pages) FAQS: Frequently asked questions about Alan Ayckbourn and the website. How Do I? Answers to popular questions pertaining to Alan Ayckbourn. Links: A page with links to other recommended websites. Administrator: Details of the website administrator Simon Murgatroyd including contact details. Credits: A credits page for people who have helped the website and The Bob Watson Archive. Copyright: Copyright issues and details with regard to the website and its content explained.

	Index Index: An alphabetical index to the website including a site-specific Google search engine. Site Map: A by subject index to the website. Plays Index: An alphabetical index to all of Alan Ayckbourn's plays and other writing.