The Sparrow: Archive Images
A collection of archive material, posters, rehearsal and production images pertaining to Alan Ayckbourn's The Sparrow. The Archive Images page is presented in association with the Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York where the Ayckbourn Archive is held. Click on an image to expand.The Sparrow (1967)
A page from one of only three extant manuscripts from Alan Ayckbourn's 1967 play, The Sparrow. This example is held in the Ayckbourn Archive at the Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York.
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Although blurred, this is a report for the plan for the 1967 summer season at Theatre in the Round at the Library Theatre, Scarborough, in which The Sparrow is initially called The Silver Collection.
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For Alan Ayckbourn's 70th anniversary celebrations during 2009, his Archivist Simon Murgatroyd created this 'poster' for The Sparrow inspired by Theatre in the Round at the Library Theatre's house-style for the period.
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Interior from the programme for the world premiere of The Sparrow at Theatre in the Round at the Library Theatre in 1967. Note the cast which include John Nettles, Robert Powell and the playwright's future second wife, Heather Stoney.
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A water-damaged contact sheet for publicity images for the world premiere of The Sparrow at Theatre in the Round at the Library Theatre, Scarborough, in 1969.
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Photographer: Ken Boden (© Haydonning Ltd)
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A letter to Alan Ayckbourn from 1967 expressing interest in a film of The Sparrow by the British film-making company, Amicus. It is not whether a script was sent but the film went no further.
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An article published in The Stage on 7 September 1967 about the producer Peter Bridge optioning The Sparrow for the West End. Despite this, the play was never produced in London - or anywhere else!
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The Scene and Archive Images pages are presented in association with the Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York, where the Ayckbourn Archive is held.
All images on this page are copyright of the respective and labelled individual / organisation and should not be reproduced without permission.
All images on this page are copyright of the respective and labelled individual / organisation and should not be reproduced without permission.
