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The Little Theatre: Dover Street, Leicester

Orton joined the Leicester Dramatic Society in January 1949. The home of the LDS was The Little Theatre, where in 1949, Orton made his acting debut in Richard III.

‘No need to say what tonight has been like. Wonderful.  I play two very small parts, still I don’t mind.’ Joe Orton, Diary, March 3rd, 1949.

Read more about Joe's experiences in Amateur Dramatics here

Visit the Little Theatre website here
Map: See the location here

 
 

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