Tag Archives: Alan Ayckbourn

Nearly six decades into his career, Ayckbourn maintains his sure touch on both the page and the stage, while his depictions of the long view of life continue to deepen. Brilliantly written and beautiful acted, his new time-shifting masterpiece engages both heart and mind.

When those with power and privilege enforce their way, the true heroes in life often remain unsung.

The playwright/director cleverly creates situations which elucidate the minefields of human personalities, dangerous terrain that cannot be negotiated through a linear pathway of understanding.

The Stratton family meets at their favorite restaurant to celebrate mom Laura's birthday party. Little do they expect that after the celebration their lives will be very different.

Infidelity, food fights, cat fights, neighborly barbecues and brawls punctuate this comical world premiere.

A profound, tragicomic look at memory and how it impacts the present if unresolved conflicts are allowed to fester.

In Ayckbourn's 75th play, mild-mannered Martin marshals his neighbors into an increasingly strident and fascistic neighborhood watchdog group.

Fun and games in the British countryside