Joe Orton

Joe Orton (January 1, 1933, Leicester, England - August 9, 1967, Islington, London) was a satirical modern playwright. In a short but brilliant career from 1964 until his death he shocked, outraged and amused audiences with his scandalous black comedies. Ortonesque became a recognized term for "outrageously macabre".

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January 1 - 1933 - Leicester - England - August 9 - 1967 - Islington - London - Satirical - Playwright - 1964 - Black comedies - Macabre

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