Immortalised through her roles in twenty-four of the iconic Carry On films, Joan Sims remains one of Britain’s best-known comedy legends. For five decades – through more than seventy film appearances and work on stage, television and radio – she captured the hearts of audiences around the world. Yet behind the laughter was heartache and personal torment as the incredibly private actress battled depression, insecurity, loneliness and alcoholism.

In this authorised biography of Joan, Too Happy A Face, Andrew Ross details her early years on stage and rise to stardom in theatre revue, her failed romances and the intense bond with her parents which ultimately led to the collapse of her one serious love affair.

With a cast of characters, ranging from Sidney James and Kenneth Williams to Laurence Olivier and Katharine Hepburn, Joan’s story, from a solitary and lonely childhood in 1930s Essex, to her status as a national treasure in the 1990s, is one of professional success over personal heartache achieved through immense determination.

Join the author and members of Joan’s family for a fascinating Q&A and a presentation of previously unseen photos.

Too Happy A Face by Andrew Ross is published by Fantom Films. Find out more about it here.

Doors open at 19.00 for a 19.30 start.

Refreshments will be available in our licenced cafe/bar.

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