Details

The first AIDS play (1986). Set in New York in the early 1980's, this powerful, passionate and controversial play was the first to treat seriously the poignant and awesome subject of AIDS. It follows a writer's struggle to break through indifference and hypocrisy surrounding the killer disease and his attempt to draw attention to the plight of gay community in contemporary America.

Cast/Performers

Robert Bowman (Ben Weeks), Richard Cant (David / Hiram Keebler / Examining Doctor), Liz Carr (Dr Emma Brookner), Ben Daniels (Ned Weeks), Dino Fetscher (Felix Turner), Daniel Krikler (U / S Felix / Craig), Daniel Monks (Mickey Marcus), Elander Moore (Craig Donner), Luke Norris (Bruce Niles), Henry Nott (Grady), Freddie Stabb (U / S Dr Emma Brookner), Danny Lee Wynter (Tommy Boatwright)

Creatives/Company

Author: Larry Kramer
Producer(s): National Theatre, Fictionhhouse
Director(s): Dominic Cooke, Bret Yount (fight director), Josh Seymour (associate director)
Design: Vicki Mortimer
Lighting: Paule Constable
Costume: Lisa Duncan
Sound: Carolyn Downing
Other: Peny Dyer (dialect coach)