Lonely Planet 2018 - Articles Page 8

Run Time:
100 minutes including interval
Ages: 11+
Opened: June 12, 2018
Closing: July 07, 2018

Lonely Planet - - West End History , Info & More

Trafalgar Theatre (Formally Trafalgar Studios 2
14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A 2DY, United Kingdom London

It’s the 1980s in an unknown American city. There is no internet and mobile phones are a rarity, sharing information and knowledge is near impossible. A poster appears at a local store of a person’s torso with lesions all over. It’s an unknown condition that spreads quickly.



This is how people became aware of an unknown virus which ended up decimating the gay community. The medical world barely knew what it was or how it got passed around, let alone the people themselves. The moment you realise you’ve contracted this disease, it’s just too late.



Within a climate of social stigma, isolation, and governmental neglect how would you react if you thought you might have a life-threatening disease? Would you want to know, or would you prefer to stay oblivious and isolate yourself?



Transferring from the Tabard Theatre for a strictly limited run, Lonely Planet is a wonderfully moving, funny and intimate play that focuses on the friendship between Jody, a cautious and thoughtful man who owns a map store; and Carl, a frequent visitor to the store with an unusually vivid imagination and multiple, ever-changing occupations. The play shows an individual’s struggle to come to terms with illness, their own mortality and the stigma associated with AIDS.



Sponsored by Pasante and INSTI self-test kits, and playing at Trafalgar Studio 2 in the run-up to London’s iconic Pride parade, don’t miss this heartfelt and witty production. Must end 7 July.

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Lonely Planet - - West End Articles Page 8

Pam Dougherty, Cliff Stephens Lead WaterTower's AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2012


WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for August: Osage County, running March 30 - April 22, 2012 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

Tennessee Repertory Theatre and Nashville Children’s Theatre Welcome Steven Dietz, 1/10
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 23, 2011


Tennessee Repertory Theatre and Nashville Children's Theatre welcome renowned playwright Steven Dietz to Nashville for "An Evening with Steven Dietz." This free enrichment event will take place on Tuesday, January 10 at 7:00 pm at Nashville Children's Theatre (25 Middleton Street). Reservations are available by e-mailing represervations@gmail.com.

Besterman, Shaw, Gemmel et al. Set for Papatango New Writing Festival
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2011


Papatango have teamed up with one of London's leading new writing venues, the Finborough Theatre to present the winning entries in the 2011 Papatango Playwriting Competition 2011, featuring this year's winning play Foxfinder by Dawn King which will play for a four week limited season from 29 November (Press Night: Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 8.30pm) and three runners up who will each receive a one week run - Through The Night by Matt Morrison (Press Night: Wednesday, 7 December 2011 at 6.30pm), Rigor Mortis by Carol Vine (Press Night:Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at 6.30pm) and Crush by Rob Young (Press Night: Tuesday, 20 December 2011 at 6.30pm).

Besterman, Shaw, Gemmel et al. Set for Papatango New Writing Festival
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2011


Papatango have teamed up with one of London's leading new writing venues, the Finborough Theatre to present the winning entries in the 2011 Papatango Playwriting Competition 2011, featuring this year's winning play Foxfinder by Dawn King which will play for a four week limited season from 29 November (Press Night: Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 8.30pm) and three runners up who will each receive a one week run - Through The Night by Matt Morrison (Press Night: Wednesday, 7 December 2011 at 6.30pm), Rigor Mortis by Carol Vine (Press Night:Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at 6.30pm) and Crush by Rob Young (Press Night: Tuesday, 20 December 2011 at 6.30pm).

John Tartaglia- Helmed BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE Aiming for Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2011


Gerald Goehring, Michael F. Mitri and Dorothy Berloni are developing BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, a new Broadway musical based on the popular 2000 novel by Kate DeCamillo. A developmental reading will be staged in early 2012, followed by an out of town engagement and Broadway production, the timing of which will be confirmed at a later date.

Besterman, Shaw, Gemmel et al. Set for Papatango New Writing Festival
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2011


Papatango have teamed up with one of London's leading new writing venues, the Finborough Theatre to present the winning entries in the 2011 Papatango Playwriting Competition 2011, featuring this year's winning play Foxfinder by Dawn King which will play for a four week limited season from 29 November (Press Night: Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 8.30pm) and three runners up who will each receive a one week run - Through The Night by Matt Morrison (Press Night: Wednesday, 7 December 2011 at 6.30pm), Rigor Mortis by Carol Vine (Press Night:Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at 6.30pm) and Crush by Rob Young (Press Night: Tuesday, 20 December 2011 at 6.30pm).

Molly Franco, Stan Graner Lead WaterTower's THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2011


WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for The Diary of Anne Frank, running January 6-29, 2012 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

Logo Announces Winners of 'New Now Next Travel Awards'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2011


Logo, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today the winners for its third annual travel awards. This year's awards has undergone a makeover with a new name, 'NewNowNext Travel Awards,' and new categories demonstrating Logo is on the pulse of what are tomorrow's trends and the next 'it' destinations.

HELLA FRESH FISH 3.0 TEN MINUTE PLAY FEST Kicks Off 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2011


B. Someday Productions, the crappy resident theatre company of New Kensington, and Hella Fresh, the new theatre company of West Kensington, team together to bring 12 new 10-minute plays, HELLA FRESH FISH 3.0 TEN MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL brings 10 different playwrights, 30 actors, 9 directors and lots of short attention span shows to both the Walking Fish Theatre and the Papermill Theater.

Sally Struthers to Star in Cabrillo Music Theatre's ANNIE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2011


The sun will come out in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of the hit musical, ANNIE.

Sally Struthers to Star in Cabrillo Music Theatre's ANNIE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 10, 2011


The sun will come out in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of the hit musical, ANNIE.

B. Someday Productions Presents HELLA FRESH FISH 3.0
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2011


B. Someday Productions, the resident theatre company of New Kensington, and Hella Fresh, the new theatre company of West Kensington, team together to present 12 new 10-minute plays.

Soho Theatre Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 Season Begins
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2011


Soho Theatre's Season begins with a vibrant and packed programme spanning Theatre, Comedy and Cabaret performed across three performane spaces (and the seminar room).

Kayla Carlyle, Molly Franco Lead WaterTower's SPRING AWAKENING 9/30-10/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2011


WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for Spring Awakening, running September 30 to October 23, 2011 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

Houston Grand Opera Takes First Mariachi Opera Across Atlantic
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 19, 2011


Having commissioned the world's first Mariachi opera and premiered the work to great acclaim last season, Houston Grand Opera crosses the Atlantic with its pioneering creation for season-opening performances September 23-27 at the illustrious Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

HELLA FRESH FISH 3.0 TEN MINUTE PLAY FEST Kicks Off 10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 19, 2011


B. Someday Productions, the crappy resident theatre company of New Kensington, and Hella Fresh, the new theatre company of West Kensington, team together to bring 12 new 10-minute plays, HELLA FRESH FISH 3.0 TEN MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL brings 10 different playwrights, 30 actors, 9 directors and lots of short attention span shows to both the Walking Fish Theatre and the Papermill Theater.

Colony Theatre Presents SHOOTING STAR
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2011


The Colony Theatre will present the third production of its 37th season of shows - the West Coast Premiere of SHOOTING STAR, written by Steven Dietz and directed by David Rose.

Colony Theatre Presents SHOOTING STAR, Previews 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2011


The Colony Theatre will present the third production of its 37th season of shows - the West Coast Premiere of SHOOTING STAR, written by Steven Dietz and directed by David Rose.

Colony Theatre Presents SHOOTING STAR, Previews 9/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 12, 2011


The Colony Theatre will present the third production of its 37th season of shows - the West Coast Premiere of SHOOTING STAR, written by Steven Dietz and directed by David Rose.

B. Someday Productions Presents HELLA FRESH FISH 3.0, Opens 10/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 6, 2011


B. Someday Productions, the resident theatre company of New Kensington, and Hella Fresh, the new theatre company of West Kensington, team together to present 12 new 10-minute plays.

Soho Theatre Announces Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 1, 2011


Artistic Director, Steve Marmion has announced the next season at Soho Theatre; with a vibrant and packed programme spanning Theatre, Comedy and Cabaret performed across three performane spaces (and the seminar room).

Redd Tale Theatre Company Presents FRANKENSTEIN and GABRIEL
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2011


Redd Tale Theatre Company blasts into its fifth season with the world premiere of two original works! FRANKENSTEIN With Mary Shelley by Virginia Bartholomew, edited/directed by Will Le Vasseur, and GABRIEL by Will Le Vasseur, directed by Lynn Kenny. Previews are August 4th at Nicu's Spoon Theatre. Opening Night is August 5th.

Sally Struthers to Star in Cabrillo Music Theatre's ANNIE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2011


The sun will come out in Thousand Oaks as Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its brand-new production of the hit musical, ANNIE.

Colony Theatre Presents SHOOTING STAR, Previews 9/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 22, 2011


The Colony Theatre will present the third production of its 37th season of shows - the West Coast Premiere of SHOOTING STAR, written by Steven Dietz and directed by David Rose.

Kayla Carlyle, Molly Franco Lead WaterTower's SPRING AWAKENING 9/30-10/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 17, 2011


WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for Spring Awakening, running September 30 to October 23, 2011 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

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