Alan Ayckbourn

In The Crafty Art of Playmaking, this seminal guide from renowned playwright Alan Ayckbourn shares his tricks of the trade. From helpful hints on writing to tips on directing, this book provides a complete primer for the newcomer and a refresher for those with more experience. Written in Ayckbourn's signature style that combines humor, seriousness, and a heady air of sophistication, The Crafty Art of Playmaking is a must-have for aspiring playwrights,...

The third “battle” of Ayckbourn's celebrated trilogy The Norman Conquests, returns us to the same weekend in the country, but this time to the setting of Mother's overgrown English country garden. Something more troublesome than brambles is lurking among the roses. Havoc ensues among the flora and fauna, as this cynical masterpiece makes its way to a hilarious conclusion. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Rosalind Ayres as...

Ayckbourn's celebrated trilogy The Norman Conquests - three hilarious and poignant plays depicting the same six characters in one house over one weekend, namely Norman and his romantic follies. L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performances featuring Rosalind Ayres as Sarah; Kenneth Danziger as Reg; Martin Jarvis as Norman; Jane Leeves as Annie; Christopher Neame as Tom; Carolyn Seymour as Ruth.

In this romantic comedy, playwright Alan Ayckbourn examines a year in the life of two couples who find their relationships falling apart due to a lack of understanding and communication as well as emotional and financial strains.