The Sparrow (1967 play)
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 It has since been withdrawn from production by Ayckbourn.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. Productions. Ayckbourn directed the world première of "The Sparrow" on 13 July 1967 at the Library Theatre Scarborough, with the following cast: