SpotLight on A Chorus of Disapproval: The Film (pt.3) SpotLight on Ayckbourn
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A Chorus of Disapproval is one of Alan Ayckbourn's most popular plays. Premiered in 1984 in Scarborough before a triumphant production at the National Theatre in 1985, it remains one of his most successful works.
Over three parts, SpotLight on A Chorus of Disapproval will look at the creation of the play, its West End production and the notorious film adaptation.
In part 3, the film of A Chorus of Disapproval comes into focus. This was the first film adaptation of an Ayckbourn play and is - in the playwright's mind - an unmitigated disaster. The SpotLight looks at how 'Death Wish' director Michael Winner came to direct the film and his ongoing clashes with the playwright about what he felt the play was and the way he adapted it into the film. From initial meetings to world premiere, SpotLight looks at the dialogue between Ayckbourn and Winner and how disappointed the playwright was with Winner for directing creating such a poor film and with himself for her agreeing to let the film be made.
Drawing extensively on material held in The Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York, the podcast offers a n insight into how the play which propelled Alan Ayckbourn to fame came to fruition.
Season 1 of the SpotLight series looks at Alan Ayckbourn plays premiered at the Library Theatre, Scarborough, between 1959 and 1976, Season 2 at plays premiered at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in the Round, Scarborough, from 1976 to 1995 and Season 3 at plays premiered at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, from 1996 to the present day.
Researched, written and narrated by Simon Murgatroyd M.A. and adapted from the SpotLight video series on the Ayckbourn YouTube Channel.
The SpotLight series is produced by SiMo in association with Haydonning Ltd and the Borthwick Institute for Archives.
Royalty-free music by BenSound (www.bensound.com)
A SiMo production in association with Haydonning Ltd and the Borthwick Institute for Archives.
A Chorus of Disapproval is one of Alan Ayckbourn's most popular plays. Premiered in 1984 in Scarborough before a triumphant production at the National Theatre in 1985, it remains one of his most successful works.
Over three parts, SpotLight on A Chorus of Disapproval will look at the creation of the play, its West End production and the notorious film adaptation.
In part 3, the film of A Chorus of Disapproval comes into focus. This was the first film adaptation of an Ayckbourn play and is - in the playwright's mind - an unmitigated disaster. The SpotLight looks at how 'Death Wish' director Michael Winner came to direct the film and his ongoing clashes with the playwright about what he felt the play was and the way he adapted it into the film. From initial meetings to world premiere, SpotLight looks at the dialogue between Ayckbourn and Winner and how disappointed the playwright was with Winner for directing creating such a poor film and with himself for her agreeing to let the film be made.
Drawing extensively on material held in The Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York, the podcast offers a n insight into how the play which propelled Alan Ayckbourn to fame came to fruition.
Season 1 of the SpotLight series looks at Alan Ayckbourn plays premiered at the Library Theatre, Scarborough, between 1959 and 1976, Season 2 at plays premiered at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in the Round, Scarborough, from 1976 to 1995 and Season 3 at plays premiered at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, from 1996 to the present day.
Researched, written and narrated by Simon Murgatroyd M.A. and adapted from the SpotLight video series on the Ayckbourn YouTube Channel.
The SpotLight series is produced by SiMo in association with Haydonning Ltd and the Borthwick Institute for Archives.
Royalty-free music by BenSound (www.bensound.com)
A SiMo production in association with Haydonning Ltd and the Borthwick Institute for Archives.