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This section comprises of several pages dedicated to frequently asked questions about Alan Ayckbourn and his playwriting career. They also offer definitive answers to 'facts' which are frequently incorrectly stated in the media and books on Alan Ayckbourn. To access the various FAQ sections click on the links above or below for a guide.

  
  Alan Ayckbourn: Frequently Asked Questions  
       
  Writing Alan's plays; number of plays; success of the plays; variations and revisions; which plays are not for production and why.  
  SJT Alan's association with the Stephen Joseph Theatre; positions held; dates & tenures; sabbaticals.  
  National Theatre Alan's association with the National Theatre; his sabbatical as company director; plays produced at the National Theatre.  
  Acting Alan's acting career; final performances and How The Other Half Loves; connection to Harold Pinter.  
  Directing Alan's directing career at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, in London and elsewhere; success as a director.  
  Popularity Alan's popularity as a playwright; most performed playwright in the UK?; productions around the world.  
  Films / DVDs Plays adapted for television and film; availability and lack thereof; DVD releases.  
  In Brief A one page guide to Alan Ayckbourn's plays, awards, major events and other details.  
  Quick Guide Quick access to free .pdf documents about Alan Ayckbourn and his plays for reference and reproduction.  
       
     
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