The Ayckbourn Collection at Scarborough Museums & Galleries

These pages relate to the Ayckbourn Collection at Scarborough Museums & Galleries. This is a curated collection of material relating to Alan Ayckbourn, Stephen Joseph and the development of theatre in the round in Scarborough donated to the town by the playwright and his archivist, Simon Murgatroyd.

The Ayckbourn Collection Catalogue

Please note, this is currently the basic catalogue and listings. A more detailed catalogue of the Ayckbourn Collection will be available soon.
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Detail from the original manuscript for Alan Ayckbourn first play, The Square Cat, held in the Ayckbourn Collection (© Tony Bartholomew)

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Details from some of the posters which are part of The Ayckbourn Collection (© Tony Bartholomew)

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The Scarborough pages of A Round Town are associated with The Ayckbourn Collection donated to Scarborough Museums and Galleries in 2023. Facilitated by Simon Murgatroyd M.A. and donated by Sir Alan and Lady Ayckbourn, this collection of material celebrates the contribution of Alan Ayckbourn, Stephen Joseph and theatre in the round to Scarborough's theatrical history and heritage.