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.
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Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Hero’s Welcome’ by Alan Ayckbourn
When those with power and privilege enforce their way, the true heroes in life often remain unsung.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Confusions’ by Alan Ayckbourn
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.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Time of My Life’ by Alan Ayckbourn
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.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Farcicals’ by Alan Ayckbourn
Infidelity, food fights, cat fights, neighborly barbecues and brawls punctuate this comical world premiere.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Arrivals & Departures’ by Alan Ayckbourn
A profound, tragicomic look at memory and how it impacts the present if unresolved conflicts are allowed to fester.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ by Alan Ayckbourn
In Ayckbourn's 75th play, mild-mannered Martin marshals his neighbors into an increasingly strident and fascistic neighborhood watchdog group.
Read More »DVD Review: The Norman Conquests
Fun and games in the British countryside
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