Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn
Lorraine is a fabulously successful lawyer of a certain age. Jan Sixty is the janitor of her building, an android of indeterminate age. In a not-too-distant future where humans have turned to artificial friends for companionship without compromise, can Lorraine and Jan find true love?
In Constant Companions, Alan Ayckbourn weaves together their stories and those of lonely bachelor Don, technician Winston, PA Sylvia and android maid Edie with characteristic humour and compassion.
Alan Ayckbourn is one of the UK’s most successful playwrights. Constant Companions is his 89th play. Inducted into American Theatre’s Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Critics’ Circle Award for Services to the Arts, he became the first British playwright to receive both Olivier and Tony Special Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Tuesday 24 October–Saturday 4 November 2023
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Reviews
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— The Guardian
“Prophetic, profound and pertinent…”
— The Scarborough News
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— What's On Staffordshire
“Funny, well scripted, and definitely worth seeing, you will be virtually laughing throughout…”
— Stoke Is Where The Heart Is
“Alan Ayckbourn is the gift that keeps on giving to the theatre world…”
— Moorlands Radio
“another fine Ayckbourn production…”
— On In My City
“a must-see for those who appreciate Ayckbourn’s signature blend of humour, insight and social commentary…”
— Beff Shuff
“Ayckbourn is a wonderful play writer…”
— Yeah Lifestyle
“Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this thought provoking yet candid comedy…”
— Signal 1
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