Ayckbourn Chronology: 1956

Notable Events

During 1956, Alan Ayckbourn…

○ toured eastern USA and Canada in a Haileybury school production of Macbeth, in which he played Macduff.

○ left Haileybury with two 'A' Levels.

○ first professional acting job with Sir Donald Wolfit's company at the Edinburgh Festival for three weeks with The Strong Are Lonely.

○ worked as a volunteer student Assistant Stage Manager at Connaught Theatre, Worthing, gaining experience in various aspects of theatre and acting.
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Professional Acting

○ The Strong Are Lonely
(Sentry)
Edinburgh Festival
○ The Corn Is Green
(Unknown role)
Connaught Theatre, Worthing
○ It's A Wise Child
(Unknown role)
Connaught Theatre, Worthing
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