Wicked Little Letters
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre
Thursday July 24,
Doors Open: 6.30 pm
Directed by Thea Sharrock and written by Jonny Sweet starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Anjana
Vasan and Timothy Spall
Wicked Little Letters is an incredibly funny, cheeky, and punchy film that will be sure to put a smile
on your face.
It follows a series of bizarre events as the pious and reserved Edith receives a string of crude letters,
supposedly from her boisterous neighbour Rose. It is one of those delightful British films that brings
to a light a surprisingly true story and packs it full of brilliant British talent.
The story is great fun. As mentioned, it is cheeky and lewd, but this isn't the only string to its bow.
There are some brilliantly fleshed out and interesting lead characters as well as a great collection of
supporting characters, which gives it a great blend of comedy and drama.
Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman as the two leads are both brilliant as expected. They each bring a
different style of comedy to their characters, elevating the witty dialogue superbly. They are just
such great fun to watch.
Overall, this film is just an absolute hoot. It is fun and quirky and boisterous and just a really good
time.
(Ethan Bresnett July 2024)
REELS WINE SELECTIONS
“Wicked Little Letters”
Movie / Wine themes:
# Insults and Abuse – delivered anonymously in the Mail
# Gossip, Accusations, Suspicions and Loyalties
The Wines:
Reds
D’Arenberg “Sticks and Stones” (McLaren Vale) Blended
Red, 2019 70% Tempranillo, Souzao, Grenache, Touriga, Tinta Cao
Old Fat Unicorn (Sth Australia) Shiraz 2024
Barking Mad (Watervale) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Non-Reds
Fat Bastard (California) Chardonnay 2022
Sidewood (Adelaide Hills) Sauvignon Blanc 2024
(side-wood glances of suspicion)
Gossips (NSW) Pink Moscato 2024
