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In Prick Up Your Ears, the 1987 film based on Orton's life, Halliwell was portrayed by Alfred Molina.
In Fantabulosa!, the 2006 biopic about Kenneth Williams, he was portrayed by Ewan Bailey.
British experimental music group Coil recorded three tracks titled "The Halliwell Hammers" for their 1995 album Worship The Glitch. The two primary members of Coil, John Balance and Peter Christopherson, were romantic partners through most of the band's existence, and much of their work was inspired by or dedicated to gay icons and personalities of the past.
The stage version of Prick Up Your Ears, written by Simon Bent, opened on the West End in London at the Royal Theatre on 17 September 2009. Matt Lucas played Kenneth Halliwell and Chris New plays John Orton. Con O'Neill took over the role of Halliwell after Lucas pulled out. The play closed early, on 15 November 2009.
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