Lot 31: Framed Promotional Theatre Poster for Way Upstream by Alan Ayckbourn, Stephen Joseph Theatre, 2003

A framed promotional theatre poster for the production of Way Upstream, written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn. The play was staged at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough from 17 October to 15 November 2003. The poster features a photographic image of an arm rising from a body of water, clutching a blue and white tin can with partial lettering transcribed as HE, BA, and BE. The background depicts a water landscape under a sunset or sunrise sky. The text includes the play title, director, and the tagline A comedy of power, passion, betrayal and love. The bottom section displays the Stephen Joseph Theatre logo and branding, box office contact details, the Arts Council England logo, and a credit for the Super Stephen Joseph Theatre Friends. The poster is presented in a modern, wide-profile frame with a silvered or light grey finish.