Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.166
Object Name
Poster
Title
Common Stock Theatre Co presents The Last Chance Open Air Picture Show
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop; Common Stock Theatre Company
Date
1975-1991
Description
Screenprinted poster, "Common Stock Theatre Co presents The Last Chance Open Air Picture Show". At the bottom is "When. Where." beside white space for handwriting in. The background is greyscale, with the centre in full colour where "The Last Chance Open Air Picture Show" in red is written. The colourful image is of green hills and trees, bright blue sky, and bright yellow sun with rays.
This poster was made by Paddington Printshop, a community graphic design and print workshop in West London, co-founded by John Phillips and Pippa Smith. Between 1975-1991, the centre printed over 400 designs for left-wing community organisations. These publicised local political campaigns such as housing rights and food co-ops, to social gatherings including play days, gardening clubs, gigs and festivals. Their do-it-yourself style was part of the proto-punk ethos.
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