Sir Alan Ayckbourn Unhappy with Hollywood stars like Madonna, David Schwimmer and Matt Damon

Sir Alan Ayckbourn is very unhappy with Hollywood stars. He feels that some Hollywood stars have caused bad result for British theater.

Post Chronicle wrote:

Acclaimed British playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn has launched a stinging attack on Hollywood stars including Madonna, David Schwimmer and Matt Damon for damaging the reputation of Uk theatre.

The 67-year-old dramatist fears young homegrown talents are being sidelined in castings in favour of bigger stars whose names can pull in more crowds.

Schwimmer received tepid reviews for his role in Some Girls at the Gielgud Theatre in 2005, while both Damon and Madonna were widely criticised for London stage appearances they made in 2002.

Ayckbourn says, "What is happening is that the theatre is being stuffed with the stars' fans. What they experience in the theatre is a poor performance, and they go out profoundly disappointed and disenchanted. That is another blow for the theatre. You've emptied the theatre for a whole load of people who will never go there again.

Poor Alan Ayckbourn. He has dedicated his entire like and now he can see that things are getting out of quality.