The Normal Heart
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The Normal Heart is a largely autobiographical play by American playwright Larry Kramer [1] (born 1935). It focuses on the rise of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City between 1981 and 1984, as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks, the gay founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group.
First performed 1985 Off-Broadway production at The Public Theater,
Performance history in South Africa
1988: The SA premiere performed by NAPAC in Durban, directed by Murray McGibbon with Chris Buchanan.
1992: Performed at the Baxter Theatre, directed by Fred Abrahamse with Frantz Dobrowsky, Shirley Johnston.
Sources
Wikipedia [2].
Various entries in the NELM catalogue.
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