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Alan Ayckbourn's 'Woman In Mind' Explores Mental Health in West End

1/7/2026

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Alan Ayckbourn's play Woman In Mind returns to the West End, focusing on Susan's psychological decline after a head injury.
Michael Longhurst directs the production.
Sheridan Smith plays Susan.
Critics praise the blend of dark comedy and domestic trauma and its relevance to contemporary mental health discussions.
The show runs at the Duke of York's Theatre until February 28, 2026, before touring Sunderland and Glasgow.

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Story summary

Alan Ayckbourn's play Woman In Mind returns to the West End, focusing on Susan's psychological decline after a head injury.
Michael Longhurst directs the production.
Sheridan Smith plays Susan.
Critics praise the blend of dark comedy and domestic trauma and its relevance to contemporary mental health discussions.
The show runs at the Duke of York's Theatre until February 28, 2026, before touring Sunderland and Glasgow.