| Prick Up Your Ears | |
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| Written by | Simon Bent |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Joe Orton |
| Genre | Dark Comedy |
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Prick Up Your Ears is a play by Simon Bent, based on the life of playwright Joe Orton. Produced by Sonia Friedman it opened at the Comedy Theatre in London's West End on September 30th 2009 following previews from September 17th. It starred Chris New as Joe Orton.[1]
Matt Lucas originally played the part of Kenneth Halliwell, but pulled out of the production following the death of his former partner. The part of Halliwell was played by Michael Chadwick until 22nd October 2009.[2] Con O'Neill took over the role on 23rd October.[3]
The play closed on 15th November due to declining ticket sales following Lucas's departure.[4]
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