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Earth Angel by Alan Ayckbourn

The annual premiere of Alan Ayckbourn's latest play. Earth Angel digs deep into one of life’s greatest mysteries – what makes someone a good person?

13 September - 11 October

From £10

The Round

2h 20m (including interval)

About

Gerald recently lost his wife of many years. Amy was the light of his life, almost heaven-sent. 

It’s tricky thinking about life without her but he’s trying his best to put a brave face on things, accepting help from fussy neighbours and muddling along as best he can.

Then a mysterious stranger turns up at Amy’s wake. He seems like a nice enough chap, washing the dishes and offering to do a shop for Gerald, but is he all that he appears?  

Alan Ayckbourn’s 91st play digs deep into one of life’s greatest mysteries – what makes someone a good person? And in this day and age, can you ever really be sure...?

Reviews

"There are tears, laughter, love, hate, big ideas, division, reconciliation, small-town life, little victories and a huge heart in Earth Angel." ★★★★★ The Yorkshire Post

"It really is a play you need to see, then discuss afterwards" ★★★★ Theatre Reviews North

"Delight in director Ayckbourn’s mastery of movement around the 360-degree stage amid the shifting sands of his plot" ★★★★ Charles Hutch Press

"A gift from a god of playwriting" Scarborough News

"Another cracking good show from the master craftsman" On Yorkshire Magazine

"Ayckbourn’s Earth Angel is out of this world" The York Press

"The playwright’s 91st play implicates the audience in its interrogation of trust in human goodness" The Observer

"A generous look at a friendship between an enigmatic young man and a grieving widower" The Guardian

"Ayckbourn’s acute observations on everything from grief to social media as sharp and barbed as ever, and there’s a truly moving conclusion after a whirlwind of misunderstandings and mistrust." What's On Stage

"Russell Richardson's Gerald beautifully conveys the nostalgia, the sense of the loss, the willingness to rely on other people, combined with humour and spirit" The Reviews Hub

"Ayckbourn never ceases to surprise and to hit the mark" Yorkshire Times

"Further evidence of why Ayckbourn remains one of the UK’s leading dramatic voices" Northern Theatre News

Post-show Q&A: Thursday 9 October, 7.30pm

Preview: On Saturday 13 September ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.

Age guidance: 12+

Access Performances:

Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thursday 2 October, 1:30pm

Captioned: Thursday 2 October, 7:30pm

BSL interpreted & audio-described: Saturday 4 October, 2:30pm (watch the BSL trailer here)

Themes of grief and infrequent strong language.

Cast

Elizabeth Boag

Iskandar Eaton

Stuart Fox

Liza Goddard

Russell Richardson

Hayden Wood

Credits

A Stephen Joseph Theatre production

Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn

Set & Costume Design: Kevin Jenkins

Lighting Design: Jason Taylor

Associate Sound Designer: Ernest Acquah

Wardrobe Supervisor: Julia Perry-Mook

Scenic Artist: Julia Wray

Deputy Stage Manager: Sue Volans

Assistant Stage Manager: Anna Reid

Casting Director: Sarah Hughes CDG

Dates & Tickets

Saturday

4th October

2:30pm

From £10

Saturday

4th October

7:30pm

From £10

Tuesday

7th October

7:30pm

From £10

Wednesday

8th October

1:30pm

From £10

Wednesday

8th October

7:30pm

From £10

Thursday

9th October

1:30pm

From £10

Thursday

9th October

7:30pm

From £10

Friday

10th October

7:30pm

From £10

Saturday

11th October

2:30pm

From £10

Saturday

11th October

7:30pm

From £10

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For reasons of safety audience members are not permitted to go onto, or cross the stage in The Round auditorium.

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