What the Butler Saw

By Joe Orton

Directed by Michael Cabot

Within his private psychiatric clinic, Doctor Prentice is interviewing a new secretary. Geraldine wants the position but seems underqualified and uncertain about her parentage. Mrs Prentice appears, flushed and in urgent need of a drink, following an illicit encounter at the Station Hotel. In the meantime, Doctor Rance, a Government Inspector and Sergeant Match, a policeman, arrive amidst increasing chaos with searching questions of their own.

WHAT THE BUTLER SAW is Joe Orton’s most ambitious play, manic farce and masterclass in fearless comic writing. No institution, political view or tradition is safe, as Orton explores comic territory few playwrights have dared to visit.

Recommended for ages 14+

Contains strong language

Trailer created by Paul Keeley-Sandys
 

WTBS 001 - John Dorney as Doctor Prentice, Alana Jackson as Geraldine Barclay © Sheila Burnett

WTBS 002 - Holly Smith as Mrs Prentice, Alex Cardall as Nicholas Beckett © Sheila Burnett

WTBS 003 - Alana Jackson as Geraldine Barclay, John Dorney as Doctor Prentice, Jack Lord as Doctor Rance © Sheila Burnett

WTBS 004 - Jack Lord as Doctor Rance, Alana Jackson as Geraldine Barclay, John Dorney as Doctor Prentice © Sheila Burnett

WTBS 006 - Jon-Paul Rowden as Sergeant Match © Sheila Burnett

WTBS 007 - Alana Jackson as Geraldine Barclay © Sheila Burnett

WTBS 009 - Alex Cardall as Nicholas Beckett, John Dorney as Doctor Prentice © Sheila Burnett

WTBS 012 - Alex Cardall as Nicholas Beckett © Sheila Burnett

WTBS 013 - Alex Cardall as Nicholas Beckett © Sheila Burnett

WTBS 014 - Alana Jackson as Geraldine Barclay, John Dorney as Doctor Prentice, Set Design by Bek Palmer © Sheila Burnett