The Weasel: A chorus of approval for Alan Ayckbourn.(Features)

From: The Independent (London, England) | Date: August 27, 2005| Author: Hirst, Christopher | Copyright information

Byline: Christopher Hirst

SCARBOROUGH IS not only Britain's first seaside resort " 1626 is the improbable date for the first brave pioneers with bucket and spades " it is also the unlikely birthplace of another significant innovation. In this case, the date is more certain. In 1955, Stephen Joseph opened Britain's first theatre-in-the-round here. Two years later, the 19-year- old actor Alan Ayckbourn joined the company. He is still there as artistic director. The bard of...

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