Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.238
Object Name
Poster
Title
Rough Theatre - The Heart of a Patriot
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Tony Allen (designer); Paddington Printshop; Rough Theatre; Adolf Hitler
Description
Screenprinted poster, âRough Theatre - The Heart of a Patriotâ. An illustration shows three men, one a caricature of Hitler, and two other men on either side. Underneath text reads âMarylands community centre, Chippenham Muse W9â.
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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