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Table Manners
written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1973); directed by Dennis Erdman; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947- and Carolyn Seymour, 1947- (L. A. Theatre Works, 1995, originally published 1995), 1 hour 24 mins, 84 page(s)
England's famous seducer of other men's wives lays siege to his sister-in-law in the first “battle” of Ayckbourn’s celebrated trilogy The Norman Conquests. In Table Manners, the action occurs in the dining room of Mother's house, where a conventional middle-class family is attempting to have a pleasant count...
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written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1973); directed by Dennis Erdman; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947- and Carolyn Seymour, 1947- (L. A. Theatre Works, 1995, originally published 1995), 1 hour 24 mins, 84 page(s)
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England's famous seducer of other men's wives lays siege to his sister-in-law in the first “battle” of Ayckbourn’s celebrated trilogy The Norman Conquests. In Table Manners, the action occurs in the dining room of Mother's house, where a conventional middle-class family is attempting to have a pleasant country weekend. But they are no match for Norman, the bane of the family, who horrifies everyone by doing exactly as he likes.
Date Written / Recorded
1973, 1995-04-05
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-
Author / Creator
Dennis Erdman, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Norman, Ruth, Reg, Sarah, Annie, Tom
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Living Together
written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1973); directed by Dennis Erdman; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947- and Carolyn Seymour, 1947- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 1973), 1 hour 21 mins
In this second "battle" of Ayckbourn's celebrated trilogy 'The Norman Conquests,' we rejoin the family weekend, this time hearing the events in the living room, where Norman gets drunk on homemade dandelion wine – and all hell breaks loose. Norman unleashes his merry brand of manipulative charm on the hapless gu...
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written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1973); directed by Dennis Erdman; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947- and Carolyn Seymour, 1947- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 1973), 1 hour 21 mins
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In this second "battle" of Ayckbourn's celebrated trilogy 'The Norman Conquests,' we rejoin the family weekend, this time hearing the events in the living room, where Norman gets drunk on homemade dandelion wine – and all hell breaks loose. Norman unleashes his merry brand of manipulative charm on the hapless guests, and even his most formidable opponents go down in defeat on the drawing room rug.
Date Written / Recorded
1973, 1996-04-10
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-
Author / Creator
Dennis Erdman, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939-
Date Published / Released
1973, 2009
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Norman, Ruth, Reg, Sarah, Annie, Tom
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Just Between Ourselves
written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1976); directed by Waris Hussein, 1938-; performed by Gia Carides, 1964-, Ken Danziger, Miriam Margolyes, 1941-, Alfred Molina, 1953- and Judy Geeson, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 1978), 1 hour 32 mins
The first of Ayckbourn's darkly comic masterpieces involves a relentlessly cheerful handyman in a disastrously fractured marriage. An equally broken couple joins the fray and develops an unlikely friendship in this painfully funny portrait of British suburban life.
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written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1976); directed by Waris Hussein, 1938-; performed by Gia Carides, 1964-, Ken Danziger, Miriam Margolyes, 1941-, Alfred Molina, 1953- and Judy Geeson, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 1978), 1 hour 32 mins
Description
The first of Ayckbourn's darkly comic masterpieces involves a relentlessly cheerful handyman in a disastrously fractured marriage. An equally broken couple joins the fray and develops an unlikely friendship in this painfully funny portrait of British suburban life.
Date Written / Recorded
1976, 2000-03-15
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Gia Carides, 1964-, Ken Danziger, Miriam Margolyes, 1941-, Alfred Molina, 1953-, Judy Geeson, 1948-
Author / Creator
Waris Hussein, 1938-, Gia Carides, 1964-, Ken Danziger, Miriam Margolyes, 1941-, Alfred Molina, 1953-, Judy Geeson, 1948-, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939-
Date Published / Released
1978, 2010
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Dennis, Vera, Neil, Marjorie, Pam
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Man of the Moment
written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1988); directed by Robert Robinson; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Jane Carr, 1950-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Ian Ogilvy, 1943- and Yeardley Smith, 1964- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1994, originally published 1994), 1 hour 54 mins, 114 page(s)
The price of accidental fame is hashed out in this comedy about a famous bank robber and the clerk who foiled his biggest heist. Ayckbourn’s 1988 play anticipates the popularity - and absurdity - of reality TV.
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written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1988); directed by Robert Robinson; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Jane Carr, 1950-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Ian Ogilvy, 1943- and Yeardley Smith, 1964- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1994, originally published 1994), 1 hour 54 mins, 114 page(s)
Description
The price of accidental fame is hashed out in this comedy about a famous bank robber and the clerk who foiled his biggest heist. Ayckbourn’s 1988 play anticipates the popularity - and absurdity - of reality TV.
Date Written / Recorded
1988, 1994-02-23
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Jane Carr, 1950-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Yeardley Smith, 1964-
Author / Creator
Robert Robinson, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Jane Carr, 1950-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939-
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Jill Rillington, Trudy Parks, Douglas Beechey, Vic Parks, Kenny Collins, Sharon Griffin
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Henceforward...
written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1987); directed by Martin Jarvis, 1941-; performed by Anne Heche, 1969-, Jared Harris, 1961-, Jack Davenport, 1973-, Paula Jane Newman, Moira Quirk, 1968- and Darren Richardson (L. A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 2010), 2 hours 27 mins, 143 page(s)
Starring Anne Heche and Jared Harris, the hilarious Henceforward... is one of Alan Ayckbourn’s most unusual works. In the near-future, a composer with creative block tries to re-unite with his estranged wife and daughter, hoping their reconciliation will free his mind to create his greatest musical masterpiece....
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written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1987); directed by Martin Jarvis, 1941-; performed by Anne Heche, 1969-, Jared Harris, 1961-, Jack Davenport, 1973-, Paula Jane Newman, Moira Quirk, 1968- and Darren Richardson (L. A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 2010), 2 hours 27 mins, 143 page(s)
Description
Starring Anne Heche and Jared Harris, the hilarious Henceforward... is one of Alan Ayckbourn’s most unusual works. In the near-future, a composer with creative block tries to re-unite with his estranged wife and daughter, hoping their reconciliation will free his mind to create his greatest musical masterpiece. But his own erratic impulses hinder his journey to creative freedom.
Date Written / Recorded
1987, 2010-08-02
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Anne Heche, 1969-, Jared Harris, 1961-, Jack Davenport, 1973-, Paula Jane Newman, Moira Quirk, 1968-, Darren Richardson
Author / Creator
Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Jared Harris, 1961-, Jack Davenport, 1973-, Paula Jane Newman, Moira Quirk, 1968-, Darren Richardson, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939-
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Jerome, Lupus, Geain, NAN 300F, Corinna, Zoe, Mervyn
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Round and Round the Garden
written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1973); directed by Dennis Erdman; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947- and Carolyn Seymour, 1947- (L. A. Theatre Works, 1997, originally published 1997), 1 hour 18 mins, 77 page(s)
The third “battle” of Ayckbourn's celebrated trilogy The Norman Conquests, returns us to the same weekend in the country, but this time to the setting of Mother’s overgrown English country garden. Something more troublesome than brambles is lurking among the roses. Havoc ensues among the flora and fauna, as...
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written by Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939- (1973); directed by Dennis Erdman; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947- and Carolyn Seymour, 1947- (L. A. Theatre Works, 1997, originally published 1997), 1 hour 18 mins, 77 page(s)
Description
The third “battle” of Ayckbourn's celebrated trilogy The Norman Conquests, returns us to the same weekend in the country, but this time to the setting of Mother’s overgrown English country garden. Something more troublesome than brambles is lurking among the roses. Havoc ensues among the flora and fauna, as this cynical masterpiece makes its way to a hilarious conclusion.
Date Written / Recorded
1973, 1997-04-09
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-
Author / Creator
Dennis Erdman, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Jane Leeves, 1961-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, 1939-
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Norman, Ruth, Reg, Sarah, Annie, Tom
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
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