Alan Ayckbourn: Playwright

Alan Ayckbourn is most recognised as one of the world's most successful and performed living playwrights. His plays are performed throughout the world and have been translated into more than 35 different languages.

As of 2025, he has written 91 full-length plays.

This section offers a comprehensive guide to his playwriting with in-depth details about every play available from the Plays section of the website.

Alan Ayckbourn: Playwright

Playwriting Facts

Definitive Play List

Full Length Plays

One Act Plays

Adaptations

Revues

Children's Plays

Other Works

Early Plays

The 'Grey' Plays

Withdrawn Plays

Unproduced Plays

Plays In-Depth

Most Performed?

The SJT: In-Depth

All research for this section is by Simon Murgatroyd. Please do not reproduce without crediting the author and Alan Ayckbourn's Official Website. All written material © Haydonning Ltd.