The Norman Conquests: Videos

This page contains multimedia resources on the official Ayckbourn Youtube channel relating to the play, The Norman Conquests.

SpotLight on Ayckbourn: The Norman Conquests (Part 1)

SpotLight on Ayckbourn: The Norman Conquests (pt.1)
Posted: 19 January 2022

Alan Ayckbourn's Archivist Simon Murgatroyd looks behind the scenes into the creation of the trilogy including archival audio recordings of the playwright.

SpotLight on Ayckbourn: The Norman Conquests (Part 2)

SpotLight on Ayckbourn: The Norman Conquests (pt.2)
Posted: 1 March 2022

Alan Ayckbourn's Archivist Simon Murgatroyd looks at the trilogy's convoluted but ultimately triumphant journey from Scarborough to the West End.

SpotLight on Ayckbourn: The Norman Conquests (Part 3)

SpotLight on Ayckbourn: The Norman Conquests (pt.3)
Posted: 23 March 2022

Simon Murgatroyd explores the trilogy's popular 1977 television adaptation starring Tom Conti and its journey from the stage to the screen.

The Norman Conquests at 50

The Norman Conquests at 50
Posted: 18 June 2023

Alan Ayckbourn's Archivist Simon Murgatroyd celebrates the 50th anniversary of the world premiere of
The Norman Conquests.

Ayckbourn InSights: What Inspired Alan Ayckbourn to write The Norman Conquests?

InSights: What Inspired Alan Ayckbourn to Write The Norman Conquests?
Posted: 19 August 2021

Alan Ayckbourn's Archivist Simon Murgatroyd explores how an off-the-cuff comment led to the writing of the
The Norman Conquests.
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