There are believed to be only two original manuscripts of The Sparrow
in existence; this is the cover of the script held in the Ayckbourn Archive.
(Copyright: Alan Ayckbourn)

A mock-up of the world premiere programme cover - created for exhibition.
Programmes from this period at the Library Theatre did not contain play titles.
(Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust / Image by Simon Murgatroyd)

The cast list for the world premiere of The Sparrow from the
original programme featuring John Nettles and Robert Powell.
(Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust)

John Nettles, Pamela Craig & Robert Powell in the world premiere
of The Sparrow at the Library Theatre, Scarborough, in 1967.
(Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust)

Robert Powell, Heather Stoney & Pamela Craig in the world premiere
of The Sparrow at the Library Theatre, Scarborough, in 1967.
(Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust)

Pamela Craig & John Nettles in the world premiere of
the Sparrow at the Library Theatre, Scarborough, in 1967.
(Copyright: Scarborough Theatre Trust)

The Stage's report from 7 September 1967 noting The Sparrow
had been optioned for the West End; it was never produced.
(Copyright: The Stage Media Company Ltd.)

An extract from a letter to Alan Ayckbourn in 1970 enquiring if there were any
plays available with Alan offering The Sparrow with reasons it wasn't successful.
(Copyright: Alan Ayckbourn)