Joe Orton

Review: LOOT at Edge Of The Universe Theater
by Audrey Cahak - Jun 11, 2026

Billed by Edge of the Universe Theater as “Monty Python meets Oscar Wilde,” Loot is a quirky, satirical snapshot of 1960s Britain that shares images of 2020s America. Written in 1965 by controversial playwright Joe Orton, Loot explores religious, moral, and institutional corruption through the collision of a bank robbery and a funeral. The play was divisive in its day for being so counter-cultural, but in modern America, the distance heightens the comedic payout while retaining the overall anti-establishment rhetoric. 

Interview: David Bryan Jackson On LOOT at Edge of the Universe Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2026

David Bryan Jackson discusses returning to Edge of the Universe Theater to play the corrupt Inspector Truscott in Joe Orton's LOOT, running June 6 through June 28 at Gunston Arts Center in Arlington, VA.

Special Offer: LOOT at Edge of the Universe Theater
by BWW Special Offer - Jun 4, 2026

Joe Orton’s Loot represents one of the most audacious achievements in twentieth-century British theatre — a dark comedy that both embodies and satirizes British social mores, and probes the nature of authority, religion, and morality through razor-sharp dialogue and uproarious physical comedy.

LOOT By Joe Orton Will Be Presented At Edge of the Universe Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Edge of the Universe Theater will stage Joe Orton's LOOT, a black farce described as 'a theatrical Molotov cocktail,' at the Gunston Arts Center in Arlington, VA, directed by Stephen Jarrett.

Review: PLEASE PLEASE ME, Kiln Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Apr 24, 2026

The Beatles' first manager flies too close to John Lennon's sun and falls to earth

Interview: LaKisha Jones, Morgan James, & Hugh Panaro of North Carolina Symphony's BRAVO BROADWAY
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 6, 2026

On February 13th & 14th, the North Carolina Symphony will be presenting BRAVO BROADWAY. Three guest vocalists are coming down to the Triangle area to perform showstoppers from beloved Broadway musicals such as WICKED, RENT, HAMILTON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and more. I recently got to speak with each of them.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch to Stage Joe Orton's LOOT This February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch will present a revival of Joe Orton's LOOT, a dark farce critiquing social norms and institutions, set to open in February. The play features a chaotic blend of sharp dialogue and physical comedy, following two young thieves in a comically grim scenario involving a stolen loot and a funeral.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Reveals 2026 Spring Programme
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has announced its programme for Spring 2026 and beyond featuring in-house produced work and newly revitalised initiatives to nurture local emerging artists.

Review: ENTERTAINING MR SLOANE, Young Vic
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Sep 25, 2025

There’s a lot of pressure on an Artistic Director’s first production at a new venue, especially if they’re directing it themselves. Nadia Fall kicks off her tenure leading the Young Vic with a revival of a classic Joe Orton play, promising ‘seduction and devilish wit.’ But could this show seduce its audience?

Additional Performance Added For Jennifer Bassey At 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2025

Due to popular demand, 54 Below has announced an additional performance of Emmy Award winner Jennifer Bassey's “From Sexy Soaps to Classy Cabaret”.

Jordan Stephens Will Make His Stage Debut in ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE at The Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

Creative, musician, writer, performer, and one half of the chart-topping duo, Rizzle Kicks, Jordan Stephens will make his stage debut in the Young Vic's upcoming production of Entertaining Mr Sloane.

BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO and More Set For 2025/26 Season at the Young Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director and CEO Nadia Fall. Learn more about the full upcoming season lineup here!

Review: NOISES OFF at Great Lakes Theater Festival
by Roy Berko - May 4, 2025

Two aspects are important in understanding why people often react diametrically to the play.   First is that it is a British farce.  It is not intended to carry a social message.  It is not a Shakespeare drama or tragedy.  

Birmingham Hippodrome Unveils Original Musicals In Development
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

Birmingham Hippodrome is inviting audiences to experience a snippet of six unique musical theatre projects in development at its first ever New Musicals Showcase on Thursday 6 March. 

Review: LOOT at Desert Ensemble Theatre
by Gilmore Rizzo - Nov 19, 2024

As one audience member who fell asleep remarked, “Farce is hard”.  That gave the opening to this review. Farce IS hard if you don’t understand how it is to be directed so that it works effectively. This review was extremely difficult to write because Desert Ensemble Theatre is high on the list of professional quality community theatres in the desert.

LOOT Comes to Desert Ensemble Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Tickets are now available for Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET)  production of Loot, by Joe Orton (1965). The genre-changing black comedy runs from November 15–24 In Theatre 3 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.

The Other Side Of Silence Theater Company Presents DORIC WILSON'S STREET THEATER
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

TOSOS announced the return of Doric Wilson's iconic LGBTQIA+ play STREET THEATER, running from October 3-22 in NYC. The play captures the spirit of the early LGBTQIA+ rights movement.

Cast Set For THE JINGLECLAW at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced the director and cast for the new musical, The Jingleclaw, which is set to entertain young audiences this festive season.

Chris Harper Productions Appoints Tom O'Connell as Producer
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

Chris Harper Productions has appointed Tom O’Connell as producer. Chris Harper is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer who has produced some of the most acclaimed theatrical successes of the last 15 years.   

Desert Ensemble Theatre Season Tickets On Sale Today
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024

Desert Ensemble Theatre has announced the sale of season tickets starting Friday, July 12. Secure your seats for an exciting lineup of performances in their upcoming season.