Lonely Planet 2018 - Articles Page 15

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 15

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre Thru 8/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opened June 20 and continues through August 29.

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre 6/20-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.

Arden Theatre Company Presents Philadelphia Premiere THE HISTORY BOYS 9/24-11/1, Opens 9/30
by Charlie Piane - Aug 20, 2009


Arden Theatre Company kicks off its 2009/10 season with the Philadelphia premiere of The History Boys, Alan Bennett's international hit that explores the anarchy of adolescence and the purpose of education. The History Boys previews begin on Thursday, September 24. Opening night is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 30. The production runs through November 1.

California International Theatre Festival Announces 2009 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 20, 2009


California International Theatre Festival 2009 season is presented by the City of Calabasas with Linda Purl as Festival Director, M. Edgar Rosenblum as Executive Director and Joe Peracchio as Festival Producer.

Sachs Directs Higgins, Hurley & More In LA Premiere Of SHINING CITY, Plays Fountain Theatre 9/12-12/19
by Charlie Piane - Aug 13, 2009


Stephen Sachs will direct the Los Angeles premiere of Shining City, a modern-day ghost story from one of Ireland's most important young playwrights, Conor McPherson. Called 'an absolutely glorious new play... as close to perfection as contemporary playwriting gets' by The New York Times, Shining City will star Morlan Higgins, William Dennis Hurley, Kerrie Blaisdell and Benjamin Keepers. Performances take place September 19 through December 19 at The Fountain Theatre, with low-priced previews beginning September 12.

Second Stage Theatre Presents Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY 9/15-11/8, Opens 10/7
by Charlie Piane - Aug 10, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

Redd Tale Theatre Co Presents MADDY And THE SWAN SONG, Previews 8/6 At Nicu's Spoon Theatre
by - Aug 6, 2009


Redd Tale Theatre Company celebrates its sixth year with an original adaptation of a Greek classic and a Russian favorite: MADDY A Modern Day Medea By Will Le Vasseur & The Swan Song by Anton Chekhov, Preview August 6th, 2009

Redd Tale Theatre Co Presents MADDY And THE SWAN SONG, Previews 8/6 At Nicu's Spoon Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 21, 2009


Redd Tale Theatre Company celebrates its sixth year with an original adaptation of a Greek classic and a Russian favorite: MADDY A Modern Day Medea By Will Le Vasseur & The Swan Song by Anton Chekhov, Preview August 6th, 2009

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre Thru 8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opened June 20 and continues through August 29.

California International Theatre Festival Announces 2009 Season
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 14, 2009


California International Theatre Festival 2009 season is presented by the City of Calabasas with Linda Purl as Festival Director, M. Edgar Rosenblum as Executive Director and Joe Peracchio as Festival Producer. The Festival will take place in several Calabasas locations and will include distinguished international productions.

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre 6/20-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre 6/20-8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.

LET ME DOWN EASY & More Set For Second Stage Theater's 31st Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2009


Following a critically acclaimed season which included the Pulitzer Prize finalist Becky Shaw and the Broadway transfer of its musical hit Next to Normal, Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) has announced three of the four plays scheduled for its upcoming 31st Season.

'RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET' Lands at New Line Theatre Beginning 4/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2009


New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its eighteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of the outrageous sci-fi, rock and roll musical, Bob Carlton's RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, running April 30-May 23, 2009, at New Line's new home, the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly the old CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend.

'RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET' Lands at New Line Theatre Beginning 4/30
by Eddie Varley - Apr 27, 2009


New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its eighteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of the outrageous sci-fi, rock and roll musical, Bob Carlton's RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, running April 30-May 23, 2009, at New Line's new home, the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly the old CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend.

THE CANDLESTICKMAKER Comes To Adelaide Festival Centre's CentreStage 5/12-16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2009


Remember Elizabeth Gilbert's travels to India to search for happiness, in the bestselling novel Eat, Pray, Love? Come along on a similar journey with a 19 year old New Zealand Indian student, who with Lonely Planet in hand, sets off to discover India...and ends up discovering the mysteries of the universe, when award-winning theatre company Indian Ink performs The Candlestickmaker at the Dunstan Playhouse from 12 - 16 May 2009.

Anna Deavere Smith's 'LET ME DOWN EASY' Set for Second Stage Theatre, Previews B
by Eddie Varley - Apr 8, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open in early October.

Trinity Rep announces 2009-2010 season
by Randy Rice - Mar 12, 2009


The season will start with the Kander and Ebb musical Cabaret and will include Shakespeare, Neil Simon and a new play by Sarah Ruhl, Dead Man's Cell Phone.

TRINITY REP Announces Its 2009-2010 Season
by Reynard Loki - Mar 10, 2009


Trinity Rep is proud to announce that its 2009-2010 season will start with a bang: Cabaret will kick off what promises to be a lively year of love and levity at Trinity Rep. The scintillating musical written by Joe Masteroff with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb will be followed by the touching romantic comedy Shooting Star by Steven Dietz (October-November); the classic hijinks of William Shakespeare?s Twelfth Night (will also be the focus of Project Discovery Plus educational slot) (January-February); MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl?s quirky look at modern connections, Dead Man?s Cell Phone (February-March); Neil Simon?s inimitable touchstone of American comedy, The Odd Couple (April-May); and Pamela Gien?s lyrical and haunting drama, The Syringa Tree (April-May). The unified curtain time of 7:30 PM for all evening performances will continue in addition to 2 PM matinees. A Christmas Carol will follow this schedule with the exception of Sundays, when performances will occur at noon and 5 PM.

Photo Flash: Shorties! Evening of Short Solo Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2009


SPF:3 -'Apply liberally' is Seattle's third annual solo performance theatre festival, and is dedicated to presenting fearless, cutting-edge, diverse performances by solo artists. To kick off this year's festival SPF presents an evening of short solo performances by ten Seattle based performers on March 4th and 5th, 2009 at 8:00 PM.

UNCLE VANYA With Gyllenhaal, O'Hare and Sarsgaard Opens 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2009


Classic Stage Company's upcoming new production of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA, starring Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare as Vanya, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Yelena and Peter Sarsgaard as Astrov, has set its official opening night for Thursday, February 12 at 7 pm, it was announced today by CSC Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen.

UNCLE VANYA With Gyllenhaal, O'Hare and Sarsgaard Announces 2/12 Opening
by Robert Diamond - Jan 5, 2009


Classic Stage Company's upcoming new production of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA, starring Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare as Vanya, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Yelena and Peter Sarsgaard as Astrov, has set its official opening night for Thursday, February 12 at 7 pm, it was announced today by CSC Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen.

Photo Coverage: 'Come Back, Little Sheba' Opening Night Bows & Party
by Walter McBride - Jan 25, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's 'Come Back, Little Sheba' officially opened on January 24 at Biltmore Theatre. The production is directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Michael Pressman. The Opening Night After Party was held at Planet Hollywood.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Beth Curry of 'Legally Blonde'
by Adrienne Onofri - Aug 13, 2007


This California girl changed coasts 2 years ago, after touring Europe with 'Grease' and the U.S. and Japan with Brian Setzer.

A Spanish Play Starring Zoe Caldwell Extends Through 3/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2007


Due to popular demand, Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Brian Kulick, Artistic Director and Jessica R. Jenen, Executive Director, has extended the run of the American premiere of Yasmina Reza's A SPANISH PLAY by an additional two weeks through Sunday, March 4.

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What productions of Lonely Planet have there been?
Lonely Planet has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1994, Off-Broadway which opened in 1995, Off-Broadway which opened in 2017, Off-Broadway which opened in 2017 and West End which opened in 2018.

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