In August 1967, rising British playwright Joe Orton was at the height of his career when his life ended violently in the Islington flat he shared with his long-time partner, Kenneth Halliwell. What unfolded was a shocking murder-suicide that stunned the theatre world. In this episode, we unravel the turbulent relationship, the jealousy, and the final hours that silenced one of the sharpest voices in British theatre. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a coffee? Head on over to https://compacthistories.com/murdercoffee/ to see how. An article supporting this episode can be found on the website at https://compacthistories.com/murder/the-murder-of-joe-orton/. Check out our other compact podcasts - Compact Biographies, Compact Disasters, Compact History, Compact Mysteries, and Compact Warfare at: compactbiographies.com compactdisasters.com compacthistory.com compactmysteries.com compactwarfare.com
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In August 1967, rising British playwright Joe Orton was at the height of his career when his life ended violently in the Islington flat he shared with his long-time partner, Kenneth Halliwell. What unfolded was a shocking murder-suicide that stunned the theatre world. In this episode, we unravel the turbulent relationship, the jealousy, and the final hours that silenced one of the sharpest voices in British theatre. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever...