Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.77
Object Name
Poster
Title
Threepenny Theatre presents a cabaret based on the songs and poems of Bert Brecht - about poor b.b.
Place
Paddington Printshop, London; The Factory
People
Paddington Printshop; Bertolt Brecht; Threepenny Theatre
Date
1976
Description
Screenprinted poster, "Threepenny Theatre presents a cabaret based on the songs and poems of Bert Brecht - about poor b.b." in red and black on white background. In the top right is a greyscale photograph of Bertolt Brecht. In the bottom left is a logo for The Factory, Chippenham Mews, London W9.
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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