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".

Plays

• The Ruffian on the Stair (first performance 1964)
• Entertaining Mr Sloane (first performance 1964)
• Loot (first performance 1965)
• The Erpingham Camp (first performance 1966)
• The Good and Faithful Servant (first performance 1967)
• Funeral Games (first performance 1968)
• What the Butler Saw (first performance 1969)
• Up Against It