◦ Sheridan Smith in West End revival of Woman in Mind (Updated: 10/12/25)
The major West End revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind, starring Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan, has now opened in the West End. The production, which coincidentally marks the 40th anniversary of the classic play, is directed by Michael Longhurst. It runs at The Duke of York’s Theatre until 28 February 2026. Further details at www.womaninmindplay.com.

◦ Alan Ayckbourn’s New Play For 2026 Announced (12/11/25)
Alan Ayckbourn’s 92nd play – to premiere in 2026 – has been announced. The Trial of Romeo Oscar will run at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, from 4 September to 3 October 2026. Further details can be found on the Ayckbourn blog here.

◦ Sir Alan Receives the ABTT Stephen Joseph Lifetime Achievement Award (02/10/25)
Sir Alan Ayckbourn was presented with the ABTT Stephen Joseph Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to theatre-in-the-round and British theatre on 29 September 2025 at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough. The award was presented by the CEO of the Association of British Theatre Technicians, Liz Sillett, and chair of the Stephen Joseph Committee, Bob Millington. More details on the Ayckbourn Blog.

◦ Facebook (Farcebook) Update (18/08/25)
Facebook has – for unexplained reasons – deleted the Alan Ayckbourn page. As a result, there is no official Ayckbourn page on Facebook nor will there be in the future. Any page pertaining to be by or related to Alan Ayckbourn is the usual Facebook garbage page. Please ignore them.

◦ Ayckbourn talks now streaming (2024)
Several talks by Alan Ayckbourn’s archivist, Simon Murgatroyd, are currently streaming for free. Alan Ayckbourn: From Actor to Artistic Director, is available to stream here, Ayckbourn & The Library Theatre is streaming here, whilst Ayckbourn’s Gardens can be streamed here. Simon is also intereviewed about his career on the Scarborough Spotlight Podcast here. A range of videos talking about Alan Ayckbourn, his career and plays are also available on the Ayckbourn YouTube channel.

◦ The Ayckbourn Collection donated to Scarborough Museums and Galleries (2023)
A small curated collection of significant archival items relating to Alan Ayckbourn, Stephen Joseph and theatre in the round in Scarborough has been donated permanently to Scarborough Art Gallery by Sir Alan and his archivist, Simon Murgatroyd. Click here.

◦ Launch of A Round Town: Theatre in the Round in Scarborough website (2023)
Alan Ayckbourn’s archivist, Simon Murgatroyd, has launched a new website at www.theatre-in-the-round.co.uk looking at the history of theatre in the round in Scarborough from 1955 to 2009 and its contribution to Scarborough’s cultural heritage and history. Click here.

◦ New edition of Unseen Ayckbourn now available (2023)
Alan Ayckbourn’s Archivist, Simon Murgatroyd, has updated his book Unseen Ayckbourn in a new edition featuring new and updated material relating to Alan Ayckbourn unpublished, unwritten and lost plays. Click here.

◦ Scarborough’s Sea Wall History trail (2022)
Alan Ayckbourn is one of the subjects on the sea wall heritage trail which features plaques relating to events, places and people significant to Scarborough along the Marine Drive Sea Wall at Scarborough. Click here.