Copyright

1) Can I reproduce photographs or images from this site?
No. All images are copyright of predominantly the copyright of Scarborough Theatre Trust or the respective photographer and should not be reprinted or stored in any format without express permission.
2) Who should I contact regarding reproducing images from the site?
For photographs by Tony Bartholomew (generally from 1999 to the present day), contact Tony via his site at www.bartpics.co.uk; for photographs by Adrian Gatie contact, contact Adrian at ag@agphoto.co.uk; any other enquiries should be directed to The Bob Watson Archive by emailing admin@alanayckbourn.net.
3) Can I reproduce articles from this site?
Not without the permission of the copyright holder, generally Simon Murgatroyd, Alan Ayckbourn or Scarborough Theatre Trust. Any enquiries about reproducing articles for publication in any form should be emailed to: admin@alanayckbourn.net.

This website is happy to see articles reprinted, providing permission is sought and copyright is respected.

How Do I Obtain...?

1) How can I contact Alan Ayckbourn?
Any correspondence to Alan Ayckbourn should be sent to: Stephen Joseph Theatre, Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW.
2) Can the web-site supply me with reviews or articles on Alan Ayckbourn and his work?
Requests of these nature should be directed to The Bob Watson Archive by emailing: admin@alanayckbourn.net
3) How do I obtain copies of Alan Ayckbourn’s work on video or audio cassette?
With difficulty. Currently only A Chorus Of Disapproval, Private Fears In Public Places and The Norman Conquests are available to buy on DVD in the UK. If you live in the USA, you may be lucky enough to obtain The Norman Conquests or Sweet Revenge (The Revenger’s Comedies), although both are rare. The other adaptations have not been released on video or DVD nor are they likely to be. It is believed that several of the originals have also been lost or destroyed.
4) How do I obtain a specific play?
All published plays by Alan Ayckbourn are kept permanently in stock at the Stephen Joseph Theatre (www.sjt.uk.com). Plays published by Faber & Faber can also be purchased through Faber's website at www.thebookplace.co.uk. Plays published by Samuel French can also be purchased through their website at www.samuelfrench-london.co.uk.
5) How do I obtain out of print works on Alan Ayckbourn?
Again, with difficulty. The best source is www.abebooks.com, Ebay auctions; Amazon.com Zshops; second-hand bookstores.
With regard to the above FAQs, Wendy Brockman emailed me with this suggestion: "People (can) try their local library's "inter-library" loan system. Public & University library shelves are full of out-of-print treasures and even our tiny library (Connecticut, USA) can request books (videos etc.)from all over the country."

Productions

1) Can I advertise a professional or amateur Alan Ayckbourn production on the site?
The site now carries submitted listings for Professional and Amateur productions of Alan's work. Submissions can be made via the Productions link above and from there the Submit link.
2) Does the web-site hold details of current productions of Alan Ayckbourn’s work?
The website endeavours to carry basic production details of professional and amateur productions of Alan Ayckbourn's work. However, this list is dependent on being supplied with the relevant information, if it's not supplied, it obviously won't be on the list.

Film, TV And Radio Adaptations

1) How do I get hold of a particular film / audio adaptation of Alan’s work?
With difficulty. Most of adaptations of Alan’s Ayckbourn work have not been released for sale. Generally, any copies for sale on sites such as Ebay or other auction sites will be illegal and poor recordings from the television; these should be reported to Ebay immediately.
2) Does the Stephen Joseph Theatre Archive hold copies of the film / audio adaptations of Alan Ayckbourn’s work?
No. The Archive does not hold these items. It is concerned primarily with live productions of Alan Ayckbourn’s work at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Running The Web-site

1) Who administers The Alan Ayckbourn Guide?
The site is administered, compiled, researched and maintained by Simon Murgatroyd.
2) How did it develop?
Aside from a life-long interest in Alan Ayckbourn's work; my MA specialised in Alan's plays, culminating in a 65,000 word dissertation. As a result of the two years spent researching the plays, I realised I had a lot of potentially useful information for people interested in Alan's work. Combined with the fact that comparatively little has been published about Alan, I decided to create a web-site that could comprehensively offer information on Alan to help future students of his work and to provide a general insight into the plays and their history. Since then, the website has continued to expand and now draws information from The Bob Watson Archive and Alan Ayckbourn's personal archive.
3) How is it administered?
The web-site is generally updated on a daily basis. The aim is to announce news as it happens, whilst continually improving the site and adding new material to it.
4) What is the web-master's connection to Alan Ayckbourn and the Stephen Joseph Theatre?
I am currently the Archivist at the Bob Watson Archive at the Stephen Joseph Theatre and the Co-ordinator for Alan Ayckbourn's acclaimed Ayckbourn And The Round events.  Prior to joining the theatre in 1999, I was an arts journalist and critic for six years on the Scarborough Evening News. In that post, I reviewed many of Alan's world premieres and worked closely with the SJT on many features and articles.

Amateur And Professional Production Queries

1) Can you tell me if a certain play is available for production?
Generally speaking, if Samuel French has published a play, then it is available for production by amateur companies. Most of Alan's plays are available for professional production. Further information about professional performing rights can also be found by clicking on Productions above and visiting the Staging The Plays section. The Plays Available page lists the current professional and amateur availability of all of Alan Ayckbourn's plays.
2) How do I obtain props or further information about a play I am producing?
Unfortunately I am unable to supply information about props or costumes for plays. While I may be able to answer certain queries, most of the information I hold about plays can be found on the web-site.
3) How do I obtain professional performing rights for Alan Ayckbourn's plays outside the United Kingdom?
All queries should be directed to Alan Ayckbourn's agents: Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, National House, 60-66 Wardour Street, London, W1V 4ND. Tel: 00 44 20 7287 4450. Fax: 00 44 20 7287 9128. e-mail: agents@casarotto.uk.com