ISBN10: 1871551560, ISBN13: 9781871551563, [publisher: Greenwich Exchange 2001-05-01, London] Softcover Language: English
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 1871551560, ISBN13: 9781871551563, [publisher: Greenwich Exchange Ltd, London] Softcover Paperback. This text examines two major facets of Joe Orton: Orton, the playright, had a rare ability to delight and shock audiences with such outrageous farces as "Loot" and "What the Butler Saw". Orton, the man, was excessively promiscuous and caught up in a destructive relationship with a jealous and violent older man. In this study, Burke dissects Orton's comedy and traces the connection between the man and the work. This text examines two major facets of Joe Orton: Orton, the playright, had a rare ability to delight and shock audiences with such outrageous farces as "Loot" and "What the Butler Saw". Orton, the man, was excessively promiscuous and caught up in a destructive relationship. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
[Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2001]