Prick Up Your Ears

They shared everything... except success.

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When the young, attractive Joe Orton meets the older, more introverted Kenneth Halliwell at drama school, he befriends the kindred spirit and they start an affair. As Orton becomes more comfortable with his sexuality and starts to find success with his writing, Halliwell becomes increasingly alienated and jealous, ultimately tapping into a dangerous rage.

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Creators

Stephen Frears

director

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John Lahr

writer

Alan Bennett

writer

Cast

Gary Oldman actor Alfred Molina actor Vanessa Redgrave actor Wallace Shawn actor Lindsay Duncan actor Julie Walters actor

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James Grant actor Frances Barber actor Janet Dale actor

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Dave Atkins actor Margaret Tyzack actor Eric Richard actor

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William Job actor Rosalind Knight actor

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Angus MacKay actor

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Linda Spurrier actor

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Charlotte Wodehouse actor

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Helena Michell actor Sean Pertwee actor

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Liam De Staic actor