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

In SA 1992 with Frantz Dobrowsky, directed by Fred Abrahamse.

NAPAC starring Chris Buchanan, year unknown.

Sources

Wikipedia [2].

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