Alan Ayckbourn As Director: A View From The Bridge

	Alan Ayckbourn As Director: A View From The Bridge (1987)

	A View From The Bridge is one of Arthur Miller's most famous plays, first presented in 1955 as a one-act verse drama before being revised in 1956 to a more traditional two-act prose play. In 1987, Alan Ayckbourn directed the play at the National Theatre, London, with a cast led by Michael Gambon. The award-winning and highly acclaimed production cemented Alan's reputation as a director and also drew praise from the author himself.

	Opening Night: 12 February 1987	Venue: The Cottesloe, National Theatre, London
	Transfer Premiere: 3 November 1987	Venue: Aldwych Theatre, London

	Adaptations In Other Media: N/A

	A View From The Bridge: In-Depth


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