Ayckbourn Chronology: 1964

Notable Events

During 1964, Alan Ayckbourn…

○ left the Victoria Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, to concentrate on playwriting.

○ saw Mr Whatnot become his first play to transfer to the West End. It received dreadful reviews and closed after just three weeks at the New Arts Theatre, London.

○ successfully applied for a job at the BBC as a Radio Drama Producer in Leeds following the failure of Mr Whatnot.

○ acted professionally on stage for the final time in Two For The Seesaw at Rotherham Civic Theatre opposite Heather Stoney.

Notable Ayckbourn Productions

○ Mr Whatnot (West End premiere)
6 August: New Arts Theatre, London

Professional Acting

○ The Jew Of Malta (Unknown role)
The Victoria Theatre, Stoke On Trent
○ The Doctor And The Devils (Unknown role)
Cardiff New
○ Two For The Seesaw (Jerry Ryan)
Civic Theatre, Rotherham
○ Much Ado About Nothing (Conrade / Messenger)
Living Shakesepeare LP recording

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