Uncle Vanya (1972)
Library Theatre
Concert Room, Scarborough Library
Asst. Stage Manager:
Alan Ayckbourn
Tina Bicat
David Millard
David Hayward
Sue Rogers
Dr Astrov
Vanya
Serebryakov
Teleyegin
Madame Voynitsky
Yefim
Ray Jewers
Jennifer Piercey
Christopher Godwin
Piers Rogers
Heather Stoney
Philippa Urquhart
Matyelok Gibbs
○ An article in the 13 April 1972 edition of The Stage newspaper indicates the original intention was to produce a modern version of Uncle Vanya; however, the piece was produced in period. Whilst there is no surviving evidence of Alan Ayckbourn's original plans for the production in his own archive and the playwright himself cannot remember his intentions, the production is mentioned in the Scarborough Theatre Trust minutes for 15 January 1972. There it notes the 1972 summer season will include "a modern version of Uncle Vanya by Chekov [sic]." During the next board meeting, dated 5 February 1972, Alan Ayckbourn is reported to have presented his plans for the season which again include - and was accepted by the board - a "modern version of Uncle Vanya by Chekov [sic]" would be produced. As it was, a period piece using David Hampton's adaptation of the play was produced.
○ Uncle Vanya at Alan Ayckbourn's Official Website