joe orton

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Definition of joe orton in English English dictionary

an English writer of black comedy, whose most famous plays are Entertaining Mr Sloan (1964) and Loot (1966). He was murdered by his lover Keith Halliwall (1933-67). orig. John Kingsley Orton born Jan. 1, 1933, Leicester, Leicestershire, Eng. died Aug. 9, 1967, London British dramatist. Originally an unsuccessful actor, he turned to writing, finding success in 1964 when his radio play The Ruffian on the Stair was broadcast by the BBC. His three full-length plays, Entertaining Mr. Sloane (1964), Loot (1965), and What the Butler Saw (produced posthumously, 1969), were black comedies that scandalized audiences with their examination of moral corruption, violence, and sexual rapacity. Orton's career was cut short when he was murdered by K.L. Halliwell, his lifelong companion, who afterward committed suicide

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Joe orton

Turkish pronunciation

cō ôrtın

Pronunciation

/ˈʤō ˈôrtən/ /ˈʤoʊ ˈɔːrtən/