Alan Ayckbourn

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Biography: Alan Ayckbourn is a British playwright and director, who has written and produced more than 80 plays. He was also the artistic director of the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough between 1972 and 2009.

Ayckbourn's plays have won numerous awards and been translated into over 35 languages, with 10 of his plays being also performed on Broadway. He has been nominated for two Tony Awards, one of which he won.

Born: April 12, 1939
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Age: 85 years old

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries

Historical Events

1973-07-04 Alan Ayckbourn's "Absurd Person Singular," premieres in London
1975-07-23 Alan Ayckbourn's "Absent Friends" premieres in London
1986-09-03 Alan Ayckbourn's "Woman in Mind" premieres in London
1988-08-10 Alan Ayckbourn's play "Man of the Moment" premieres at Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough
1991-02-20 Alan Ayckbourn's stage farce "Taking Steps" opens at Circle in Square Theater, NYC; runs for 78 performances

Quotes by Alan Ayckbourn

"The darker the subject, the more light you must try to shed on the matter."

Alan Ayckbourn

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Quotes by Alan Ayckbourn

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