Alan Ayckbourn: Actor

Anno Domino (2020)

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Anno Domino
Alan Ayckbourn

25 May 2020
Stephen Joseph Theatre (website)

Audio Stream
Haydonning Ltd

Alan Ayckbourn
Alan Ayckbourn
Paul Stear
Characters
Ben Martin

Ella Martin
Martha Wray
Craig Dean

Cinny Greene
Raz Wray
Sam Martin
Amelia Wilkes-Martin (Milly)
Actors
Alan Ayckbourn
Heather Stoney
Heather Stoney
Alan Ayckbourn
Heather Stoney
Alan Ayckbourn
Alan Ayckbourn
Heather Stoney

Quotes & Notes

Anno Domino marked an unexpected return to acting for Alan Ayckbourn. During 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic swept the world and led to a national lockdown of the UK's theatres. In response to this, Alan decided to record a previously unproduced play at his home with himself and his wife, Heather Stoney (also a former professional actor), playing all the roles. He recorded and edited the full-length play before the Stephen Joseph Theatre released it as a world premiere audio stream. This marked the first time Alan Ayckbourn had both directed and acted in one of his plays.
All research for this page by Simon Murgatroyd.