Holding the Man

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T0889152443 (TRAF10) Running time 2hrs 40minsProducer Daniel Sparrow. Producer Mike Walsh. Director David Berthold. Design Brian Thomson. Performer Jane Turner. Performer Guy Edmonds (Tim Conigrave). Performer Matt Zeremes (John Caleo). Performer Simon Burke. Performer Oliver Farnworth. Performer Anna Skellern.
23 Apr 10 to 3 Jul 10	Trafalgar Studios (previously the Whitehall), West End :: V420 listing details L0755922433

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Play :: Falling in love with the captain of the football team at an all-male Melbourne High School in the ‘70’s was never going to be universally popular. But for Tim Conigrave being young and gay in Australia was exciting but uncharted territory. Press material says, "Holding the Man is an achingly funny and heartbreaking true life story about the relationship between Tim and John Caleo. This multi-award winning play explores the highs and lows of their remarkable partnership and is a celebration that speaks across generations, sexual preference and culture." The term 'Holding the Man' comes from Australian Football and refers to a transgression that incurs a penalty.

Book by	Tim Conigrave
Adapted by	Tommy Murphy