Simon Murgatroyd

Alan Ayckbourn's Archivist & Professional Writer

Research Assistance

One of the primary aspects of the role of Archivist is to handle research enquiries regarding Alan Ayckbourn, his plays and career. The majority of these are enquiries by individuals researching or interested in Alan Ayckbourn and his plays.

I've also been involved with larger research projects - examples of which can be found below. This includes working with theatres, television companies, museums and academics amongst others.

If you have a research enquiry, please
contact me via the link in the right-hand column.

Research Assistance & Contributions

  • The Borthwick Institute for Archives (2011 - present) Consultant
  • Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) Consultant (2016 - 2022) Consultant & Research
  • The Alan Ayckbourn Archive Resource pack - The Borthwick Institute for Archives (2013 - present) Research assistance
  • Big Ideas by the Sea festival (2021) Research assistance
  • Our Sarah Jane: The Life of Elisabeth Sladen - BBC / Moonballoon (2019) Research assistance
  • Standing Room Only - Dick & Lottie anniversary production (2019) Dramaturge / Research assistance / Speaker
  • Remembering Stephen Joseph - SJT (2017) Research assistance / Exhibition curator / Speaker
  • SJT At 60 Exhibition - Scarborough Art Gallery (2015) Research assistance / Curatorial assistance
  • SJT At 60 Events (2015) Research assistance / Contributor / Speaker / Exhibition curator
  • Profile - BBC Radio 4 (2014) Research assistance
  • Celebrating Ayckbourn (2014) - Samuel French / Concord Theatricals website Research assistance / Contributor
  • Orpheus The Mariner - Animated Objects (2014) Website administrator / Contributor
  • Stephen Joseph: Theatre Pioneer & Provocateur - book by Paul Elsam (2013) Research assistance
  • Imagine - BBC (2009) Research assistance
  • Coast - BBC (2009) Research assistance
  • Ayckbourn In Action - BBC (2009) Research assistance
  • Official Alan Ayckbourn timeline - John Good Publications (2009) Researcher / Writer
  • NODA Newsletter (2009) Contributor
  • The Norman Conquests education pack - The Old Vic (2008) Research assistance / Contributor
  • Private Fears In Public Places education pack - Queensland Theatre (2007) Research assistance / Contributor

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