The Sparrow (1967 play)
The Sparrow | |||
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Written by | Alan Ayckbourn | ||
Characters | Ed Evie Tony Julia |
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Date premiered | 13 July 1967 | ||
Place premiered | Library Theatre, Scarborough | ||
Original language | English | ||
Subject | Love, revenge, manipulation | ||
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The Sparrow is a 1967 play by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn. It has since been withdrawn from production by Ayckbourn.
Synopsis
In The Sparrow Ed brings home Evie, who he has just met after having had a one-night stand with his flatmate Tony's wife, Julia. Tony takes revenge on both Ed and Julia by employing Evie in a non-existent business.
Main characters
- Ed, a bus conductor
- Evie, a young woman whom Ed met at a dance
- Tony, a businessman, Ed's flatmate
- Julia, Tony's wife
Productions
Ayckbourn directed the world première of The Sparrow on 13 July 1967 at the Library Theatre Scarborough, with the following cast:
- Evie - Pamela Craig
- Ed - John Nettles
- Tony - Robert Powell
- Julia - Heather Stoney