Ortonesque

Launching the Twitter account for our upcoming mini tour of Ortonesque. Follow us for more updates and details of how to book! #JoeOrton #KennethHalliwell #Ortonesque #theatre #theatretour #lgbttheatre #lgbt #lgbtq #EdnaWelthorpe

How it started vs how it is going! A #ThrowBackThursday to Paul first channelling his inner Joe doing his initial research for #Ortonesque! You have one last chance to see us TONIGHT @TheStageDoorSO when the current tour comes to an end. book now!: thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/79…

In preparing for their roles as #JoeOrton & #KennethHalliwell, our actors both visited Noel Road to see the flat where they lived and died. You have one last chance to see our play about their tragic relationship tomorrow night at @TheStageDoorSO thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/79…

Due to a cancellation, the performance of #Ortonesque at @TheStageDoorSO this week in conjunction with @SotonPride may be your last chance to see us for a while! So don’t miss the chance to see us there on Thurs 17 Aug: thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/79… #joeorton #lgbttheatre #lgbt

We are delighted to bring #Ortonesque to @TheStageDoorSO this week in conjunction with @Soton_Pride! See us there on Thurs 17 August - tickets: thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/79… More details about the play and tour here: blackboxtheatrecompany.com/whats-on/ #joeorton #lgbttheatre #southamptonpride

Before heading up to Swindon for today's performance for @Swindonwiltspri our actors met up with #DoctorWho actor Frazer Hines who gets a mention in the play! Find out Joe's thoughts about him at @SwindonBowl at 7pm tonight! Get your tickets NOW: towngardens-swindon.co.uk/event/ortonesq…

We're looking forward to playing our part in @Swindonwiltspri this coming Sunday! See the next performance at @SwindonBowl on 13 Aug! Get your tickets NOW from the venue's website: towngardens-swindon.co.uk/event/ortonesq… More details about the play and tour here: blackboxtheatrecompany.com/whats-on/

Fifty six years ago today on 9th August 1967 Kenneth Halliwell took a hammer and bludgeoned Joe Orton to death as he lay sleeping before taking his own life. He left a cryptic note "If you read his diary all will be explained - especially the last part". #JoeOrton #Ortonesque

We are now moving on to Swindon & Southampton! See us at @SwindonBowl as part of @Swindonwiltspri on Sun 13th & @TheStageDoorSO on Thurs 17th Get your tickets NOW from the venues' websites: towngardens-swindon.co.uk/event/ortonesq… thestagedoor.org.uk/product.php/79… #whatsonswindon #whatsonsouthampton

Today was our last rehearsal day before our first public performance of #Ortonesque at the @BOATheatre TOMORROW! Get your tickets NOW: brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk/event/ortonesq… More details here: blackboxtheatrecompany.com/whats-on/ #joeorton #theatre #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbttheatre #lgbtqtheatre #lgbtbrighton

Catch the World Premiere of Ortonesque, a new play that looks at the extraordinary life and times of the outrageous playwright, Joe Orton, and his doomed relationship as well as his alter ego. A riveting show sure to capture your imagination! Book now: ow.ly/FtbI50PneX9

Don’t miss it!

Just ONE WEEK until our first public performance of #Ortonesque at @BOATheatre! See us there on Thurs 3 Aug - tickets available from: brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk/event/ortonesq… More details about the play & tour here: blackboxtheatrecompany.com/whats-on/ #lgbt #lgbttheatre #joeorton

Rehearsals are well underway now prior to our tour starting next week - here are a few snaps from the rehearsal room - including a starring role from Willow - the rehearsal room pooch! Full details of the tour here: blackboxtheatrecompany.com/whats-on/ #ortonesque #joeorton #lgbttheatre

We’re back in rehearsal this week! @OrtonesquePlay #Ortonesque #actor #theatre #joeorton #rehearsal #lgbt #lgbttheatre #lgbtq #lgbtqtheatre #actorslife #kennethhalliwell

The cast return to the rehearsal room tomorrow to prepare for our first performance at @BOATheatre next week! To see us in Brighton, book here: brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk/event/ortonesq… For details of our other performances see: blackboxtheatrecompany.com/whats-on/ #Ortonesque #JoeOrton #lgbttheatre

#JoeOrton & #KennethHalliwell first met at RADA as aspiring actors. Coincidentally, our Joe & Ken actors Paul Cresser & Stephen Fenerty first met when they worked on a production of Lady Windermere's Fan in 2012 and they have been firm friends since. blackboxtheatrecompany.com/whats-on/

@DogmouthTheatre Also, our friends @BlkBoxTheatreCo are touring the South of England this August with @OrtonesquePlay, a fantastic new about the famed Playwright, Joe Orton. #JoeOrton #KennethHalliwell #Theatre #Tour #Ortonesque #NewWriting blackboxtheatrecompany.com/whats-on

How exciting - our posters and flyers have arrived. Here we have one of our posters being modelled by Kenneth actor Stephen.... we're not going to ask if he's wearing anything else!! Full details of our shows here: blackboxtheatrecompany.com/whats-on/ #theatre #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbttheatre

Get your tickets to see us at @quayarts, Newport, Isle of Wight at 8:00 pm on 19th August: quayarts.org/event/ortonesq… #theatre #play #theatretour #lgbttheatre #lgbtqtheatre #lgbt #lgbtq #ortonesque #joeorton #kennethhalliwell #ednawelthorpe #whatsonisleofwight

MEET THE WRITER/DIRECTOR! Chris Hawley. Chris is an award winning writer, producer and director. His directing credits include Your tours of Bouncers, Abigail’s Party & Blithe Spirit. Chris founded @BlkBoxTheatreCo in 2016, which has been regularly touring the south since.