Exploring the wit, work and world of Joe Orton through his own words, and the testimony of those who knew him and worked with him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Joe OrtonHimself (archive) | Himself (archive) |
 Bryan DickJoe Orton | Joe Orton |
| JJonathan CaseYoung Joe Orton | Young Joe Orton |
| LLeonie OrtonHerself | Herself |
| MMichael CodronHimself | Himself |
 Kenneth CranhamHimself | Himself |
| PPatrick DromgooleHimself | Himself |
| RRobin FairfieldHimself | Himself |
 Christopher HamptonHimself | Himself |
| JJohn LahrHimself | Himself |
| BBraham MurrayHimself | Himself |
| MMike PhillipsHimself | Himself |
 Patricia RoutledgeHerself | Herself |
 Dudley SuttonHimself | Himself |
| JJohn TydemanHimself | Himself |
 Rosie CavalieroEnsemble Cast | Ensemble Cast |
 Freddie FoxEnsemble Cast | Ensemble Cast |
 Arty FroushanEnsemble Cast | Ensemble Cast |
 Ben MilesEnsemble Cast | Ensemble Cast |
 Antony SherEnsemble Cast | Ensemble Cast |
 Jaime WinstoneEnsemble Cast | Ensemble Cast |