Sparrows Can't Sing (Littlewood, 1963): Sugarhouse Studios, 107 High St, Stratford, 7pm
This screening of the legendary Joan Littlewood film will be followed by a Q&A with a surprise guest
Here is the Sugarhouse Studios film club's introduction to the evening: Sparrows Can’t Sing is based on the play of the same name set against the fast-changing backdrop of London’s East End, as post-war deprivation gave way
to major urban development. Ostensibly a romantic comedy, as national
treasure Barbara Windsor tries to dodge her husband who’s back on leave
from national service, the story was developed through workshops at
left-wing Stratford East’s Joan Littlewood Theatre, a Socialist-based
theatre which set the standard for new playwrights tackling working
class issues.
Here is Barbara Windsor singing the theme tune.
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