Sir Alan Ayckbourn replacement revealed.

Scarborough Evening News (Scarborough, England) | May 31, 2008 | Copyright

A DIRECTOR and writer, who specialises in modern interpretations of well-known operas, will replace Sir Alan Ayckbourn at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

The Evening News can exclusively reveal the appointment of Chris Monks as its new artistic director.

Mr Monks will succeed Sir Alan in the new year for the start of the theatre's 2009/10 season.

He said: "I feel honoured and excited to follow Stephen Joseph and Alan Ayckbourn, to provide the artistic vision for this renowned theatre company.

"It's a dream come true and I can't wait to start. ...

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