Joe Orton books in order
English playwright
- Lived
- 1933–1967
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
- Also writes as
- Edna Welthorpe
Joe Orton published 1 novel, 3 plays and 1 other book, beginning with Entertaining Mr Sloane (1964). The best-known is Loot (1964).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Joe Orton
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Loot
Joe Orton's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Head to Toe (1971)
Plays in order
Entertaining Mr Sloane (1964)
Loot (1964)
What the Butler Saw (1969)
Other books in order
World Powers in the Twentieth Century (1978)
Film and TV adaptations
- Loot (1970)Film · from Loot
About Joe Orton
John Kingsley "Joe" Orton, was an English playwright, author, and diarist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Joe Orton FAQ
- How many books has Joe Orton written?
- Joe Orton published 1 novel, 3 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joe Orton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Loot.
- What is Joe Orton's last book?
- What the Butler Saw (1969).
- What is Joe Orton's most famous book?
- Loot (1964) is Joe Orton's most widely read book.
- Does Joe Orton write under a pen name?
- Yes: Joe Orton has also published as Edna Welthorpe.
- Which Joe Orton books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Loot (film, 1970).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.