Joe Orton’s first full-length play ‘Entertaining Mr Sloane’ signalled a unique new dramatic voice, like a ramped up Oscar Wilde for the age of free love.
In our new episode we explore Orton’s classic black comedy with Orton enthusiast and expert Dr Emma Parker.
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Want to know why there’s no statue of Joe Orton in his hometown? Full text available in for free online:
tinyurl.com/2jbe7ntm
Outrageously talented, and with a talent for outrage. Joe Orton RIP.
Joe Orton fans! Free bike tour of Orton’s hometown on Sat 9 August. See where he wrote his first play, visit his local library & discover how growing up in the city shaped his work. Book through Let’s Ride website. Free e-bike loan available.
Southfields Library, Leicester, known locally as the Pork Pie Library for its shape.
Oh, Mr Sloane!
Young Vic
15 Sept - 8 Nov
This one is not to be missed!
www.youngvic.org/whats-on/ent...
Acclaimed artist/typist Tim Youd will be discussing Joe Orton’s ‘defaced’ library book covers and the relationship between literature and art with Dr Emma Parker @uniofleicester, part of his #UpAllNight project, @KWUR 1 May, 2025.
Like & repost to be entered into a draw to win a limited edition Joe Orton tote bag (draw 1 June 2025).
Thanks to Leicester Uni Archive for today’s tour of the Joe Orton collection - We will reschedule to ride part of the tour on a day with better weather - Dr Emma Parker’s insight into the life & times of Leicester’s & UK’s leading 60’s satirist !
New Blu-ray of Entertaining Mr Sloane with lots of great new special features, coming soon & available for pre-order now from @severinfilms.bsky.social: severinfilms.com/en-gb/collec...
Visit Joe Orton’s beautiful local library & discover what books he borrowed as a teenager on this FREE @rideleicester.bsky.social guided bike tour of his hometown. Places limited.
www.letsride.co.uk/rides/ride-l...
For #LGBThistorymonth, a FREE bike tour of Joe Orton’s hometown. Discover how Leicester shaped one of the first writers to put same-sex desire directly on stage & delve into the Orton archive at the Uni of Leicester. @rideleicester.bsky.social will even loan you an e-bike for free! #lgbthm25
24 January 1967:
Paul McCartney and Brian Epstein discuss Beatles film script ideas with playwright Joe Orton.
Orton's script for Up Against It is briefly a contender for the group's cinematic follow-up to Help!.
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1967/01/24/p...
Bonus points for anyone who can quote Orton’s joke about ducks 🦆
Coming to the brilliant Leicester Comedy Festival in Feb? Still a few places left on the @rideleicester.bsky.social Joe Orton bike tour of the city. Discover why comedy giants like @robinince.bsky.social, Steve Pemberton, @johnshuttleworth.bsky.social & Richard Curtis love Joe Orton!
Looking for something FREE, fun & interesting to do in 2025? Discover how Leicester shaped Joe Orton & delve into his literary archive with @rideleicester.bsky.social! They will even loan you an e-bike. 15 Feb, for Leicester Comedy Festival.
