After a critically acclaimed launch at the end of 2016, Dragonflies Theatre's new production returns in 2017, exploring HIV amongst gay men through a series of interwoven stories:
Alex knows nothing about HIV but knew he should have worn the power bottom singlet. Nick is his Tinder date who's just been diagnosed positive, struggling with self-worth. Their date is going amazingly until Nick discloses his diagnosis... And Alex reacts in the worst way. Through meeting Irene, an Irish nurse who treated AIDS in the 1980s, and Barney, who was saved by the 1996 medication, Alex gets on PrEP, but will he be able to win Nick back?
Marking twenty years since HIV medication first saved lives around the world, Dragonflies Theatre's newest production explores HIV amongst gay men through a series of interwoven monologues. Tracing the history of HIV and AIDS from the 1980s to the present day, The HIV Monologues reveals the stories behind the headlines, as people's lives are changed by access to life-saving medication and PrEP whilst they still battle with stigma.
Previous praise for The HIV Monologues:
"Sure, there is sadness, wreckage and rage - but there is also life, love and a lot of laughter" - Neil Bartlett
★★★★★ "another triumph" - Gay Times
★★★★★ "a thunder looper of emotions" - The Gay UK
★★★★ "exceptionally powerful performances" - Jack the Lad
Praise for previous Dragonflies Theatre productions:
★★★★★ "an extraordinary tapestry of pleasure and pain" - Gay Times
★★★★★ "an amazingly well written and performed insight" - London Theatre 1
★★★★ "hard hitting and tough to watch" - West End Wilma
Dragonflies Theatre is a collaboration between the playwright Patrick Cash ('one to watch' - Independent) and the director Luke Davies. They are dedicated to making challenging and thought provoking work that reflects issues affecting the LGBTQI community.