Progress Theatre: 'Angels in America'
Monday 20th June to
Saturday 2nd July
7.45pm
Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road, Reading RG1 5HL
Progress Theatre: 'Angels in America'
Angels in America – Parts I & II by Tony Kushner.
In mid-1980s New York, AIDS spreads unabated and Reagan's America is unwilling to help. Two couples' lives intertwine through physical relationships and metaphysical encounters.
Prior and Louis' relationship comes under strain when Prior is diagnosed with AIDS and both struggle to cope with the harsh reality of the disease. Harper and Joe are unhappily married Mormons. Harper hides from her pain with Valium; Joe with long walks at night.
A secret prevents them from being able to communicate.
Angels in America interrogates sexuality, religion, race, and politics at the end of the last millennium in one of the most lauded pieces of theatre. The story is told in two plays, over two weeks.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Joseph Weinberger Ltd.
Tickets: £12 (concessions £10) which you can book online TicketSource (booking fee applies)
More information: www.progresstheatre.co.uk.