Entertaining Mr Sloane
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Entertaining Mr Sloane is a play by Joe Orton. It was first presented in London at the New Arts Theatre on 6 May 1964 by Michael Codron Ltd and at Wyndham's Theatre on 29 June 1964 by Michael Codron and Albery, with the following cast:
A tale of debauchery and sin, this is an example of the amorality that Orton was apt to portray on stage during the 1960s. One might suggest that this was an artistic mirror of his experiences in his own life.
Indeed, one theme from the play was tragically played out in real life, as Orton was murdered by jealous partner, Kenneth Halliwell
1964 Cast
Kath: Madge Ryan
Sloane: Dudley Sutton
Kemp: Charles Lamb
Ed: Peter Vaughan
Directed by Patrick Dromgoole;
Designed by Timothy O'Brien;
Costumes supervised by Tazeena Firth
1975 Cast
Entertaining Mr Sloane was revived as part of the 'Joe Orton Festival' at the Royal Court Theatre, London, on 17 April 1975, subsequently transferring to the Duke of York's Theatre. The cast was as follows:
Kath: Beryl Reid
Sloane: Malcolm McDowell
Kemp: James Ottaway
Ed: Ronald Fraser
Directed by Roger Croucher;
Designed by John Gunter;
Costumes supervised by Dierdre Clancy
The play was in many ways unusual but exhilarating. The character Sloane's amorality never fails to amuse and it is comical to see him getting away with two murders.