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Filth, fury and the funny way Britain feels about Joe Orton

Posted on August 10, 2017 by samiraahmed

You never forget your first time. I was 19 years old. I descended into a dark, cramped basement where student actors brought to life a weird, twisted sexual triangle. Going to student drama productions in odd spaces around the University … Continue reading →

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Posted in Books, Crime and Justice, Culture, Film, Media, Radio, Theatre, TV, Uncategorized | Tagged 60s, crime, culture, dr emma parker, elitism, film, joe orton, john lahr, kenneth halliwell, Kenneth Williams, Leicester, leonie orton, literature, London, prick up your ears, satire, sheila hancock, soft touch arts, tv | 2 Comments
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