Joe Orton

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.

Cast Set for the Criterion Theatre's 150th Anniversary Gala Performance
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, the Criterion Theatre will host a special gala performance on 24 June 2024 at the historic venue in the heart of London’s West End. Directed by Michael Fentiman, the gala will be hosted by Stephen Fry, celebrating the theatre’s rich history featuring songs, sketches and scenes from the last 150 years. 

Review: WHAT THE BUTLER SAW, Theatre Royal Windsor
by Gary Naylor - May 9, 2024

Landmark show creaks at the edges, but gets its share of laughs in this highly accomplished touring show

Darlington Hippodrome Reveals Summer 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The curtain has gone up on Darlington Hippodrome’s new summer season of shows! Learn more about the full season lineup here.

Review: WHAT THE BUTLER SAW, Perth Theatre
by Mary Baillie - May 7, 2024

Cross-dressing, guns, psychiatry, politics, incest, adultery and accidental overdoses interlace in Joe Orton's final and most subversive play. Unfortunately to a modern audience it feels dated.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for WHAT THE BUTLER SAW UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024

London Classic Theatre has released photos from inside rehearsal of the UK tour of Joe Orton’s farce What The Bulter Saw which will now tour to Cambridge Arts Theatre from 17-20 July in addition to the 15 previously announced theatres across the UK.

Cast Set For UK Tour of Joe Orton's WHAT THE BUTLER SAW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

London Classic Theatre has announced the full cast for their UK tour of Joe Orton's farce What The Butler Saw. Learn more about the cast here!

Interview: Nick Ullett Throws A THEATRICAL CATASTROPHE of THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
by Gil Kaan - Mar 5, 2024

Nick Ullett’s The Birthday Party: A Theatrical Catastrophe world premiered March 2, 2024 at the Rogue Machine at the Matrix. Lisa James directs Nick in his real-life account of the cancellation of The Birthday Party in 2014. After a successful opening weekend, Nick found some time to answer a few of my queries.