The unbearable lightness of Ayckbourn. (British playwright Alan Ayckbourn)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: March 7, 1998 | Copyright information

Ayckbourn is probably UK's most popular living playwright with his plays performed in 24 languages. His works will probably survive and remain forever in the national repertoire. Yet there are still some who dismiss his works. A critical look at the man and his works is presented.

Why is the laughter so sorrowful at an Ayckbourn play?

HE IS Britain's most popular living playwright. Only Shakespeare gets more productions. His plays have been performed in more than two dozen...

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