Simon Murgatroyd

Alan Ayckbourn's Archivist & Professional Writer

Events: Upcoming & Recent (2023)

These are some of the forthcoming events and activities in 2023 I'm currently involved with:

Paranoid Androids (15 September) I'll be marking the 25th anniversary of the play Comic Potential with a talk as part of The Crafty Art of Ayckbourn weekend at the Stephen Joseph Theatre from 15 - 17 September 2023. SOLD OUT.

Constant Companions (26 September @ 6pm) A talk on Alan Ayckbourn's new play Constant Companions for the SJT Circle. Click here for details about the Circle.

Alan Ayckbourn: From Actor to Artistic Director (19 October & 10am) A talk looking at Alan Ayckbourn's path from actor to Artistic Director from 1957 to 1972. Taking place at Filey Library and on livestream. More details soon.

Ayckbourn's Gardens (YouTube) A recording of my talk on gardens in Alan Ayckbourn's plays recorded live in Scarborough's Italian Gardens. Now streaming here on YouTube.

YouTube I'm regularly uploading new videos to the Ayckbourn YouTube Channel. Check them out.

Unseen Ayckbourn: The latest edition of my book, Unseen Ayckbourn is now available in most online bookstores and via this website.

Further details about all these events will be published on this page and the
News pages. Watch this page for details and for details of hiring me for talks, visit this page or Contact Simon.

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