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Alan Ayckbourn's 90th play - Show and Tell


Master playwright: Ayckbourn's 90th play - in the celebrated writer's's 86th year
Master playwright: Ayckbourn's 90th play - in the celebrated writer's's 86th year

The cast has been announced for Show & Tell, Alan Ayckbourn’s 90th play, which runs at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre from September 5-October 5.

Performed in Ayckbourn's 86th year, Show & Tell is a celebration of theatre – a dark farce that lifts the lid on the performances we act out every day.

The five-strong cast is Bill Champion, Paul Kemp, Frances Marshall, Richard Stacey and Olivia Woolhouse.

Set and costume designs are by Kevin Jenkins.

Show and Tell cast: l-r Bill Champion, Paul Kemp, Frances Marshall, Richard Stacey and Oliovia Woodhouse
Show and Tell cast: l-r Bill Champion, Paul Kemp, Frances Marshall, Richard Stacey and Oliovia Woodhouse

Jack is planning a big party for his wife’s birthday; he has booked a touring theatre company to perform in the main hall of the family home. The only problem is Jack is getting a bit forgetful in his old age, and can’t remember all the details of the booking.

Meanwhile, the Homelight Theatre Company is on its knees, desperately in need of a well-paid gig. Jack’s booking is very well paid. But pinning him down on the details has been tricky: something doesn’t seem quite right...

After Scarborough, the show tours to The Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness on Windermere (October 8-12), and the New Vic in Newcastle-under-Lyme (October 15-26).


More info and tickets here


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