A 1920s English seaside town, a scandalous mystery, and letters that are more than they seem. Wicked Little Letters, showing at the Old Girls’ School Community Centre on Friday 21st June at 7:30pm. Tickets £5 each.

“Wicked Little Letters” is a delightful British comedy set in a 1920s English seaside town. The film revolves around a scandalous and foul-mouthed mystery that captivates the local community.

Plot Summary: When people in Littlehampton, including conservative local Edith Swan (played by Olivia Colman), begin to receive letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (played by Jessie Buckley) is charged with the crime. Suspecting that something is amiss, the town’s women take matters into their own hands and launch an investigation. As the scandal unfolds, the anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, leading to a trial. However, as the women dig deeper, they begin to question whether Rose is truly the culprit. Based on a stranger-than-fiction true story, this riotous mystery comedy sheds light on the absurdity of the situation and the power of community bonds.

Key Characters:

• Edith Swan: A deeply conservative local who receives the wicked letters.
• Rose Gooding: The rowdy Irish migrant accused of writing the profane letters.
• Police Officer Gladys Moss: One of the town’s women leading the investigation.

Themes:

• Post-War World: The film grapples with the shifting post-war world, reflecting the challenges faced by the community.
• Suffrage Movement: The energized Suffrage movement plays a role in the unfolding events.
• True Story: The film’s premise is based on actual events, making it more intriguing than fiction.