Basil Norton Ashmore (13 September 1915 – January 1998[1]) was a British theatrical director and author.
In addition to writing his own plays, Ashmore also adapted and translated existing works, such as The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for God and The Spoils of Poynton.
In 1957, the Wycombe Repertory Theatre featured the English-speaking premiere of Ashmore's The Threatening Storm.
In addition to writing original plays, Ashmore has also adapted existing works for the stage.
These include Our Little Life, The Gulls, The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for God, and The Spoils of Poynton.