Harry Lawtey at The Park Theatre

Posted by: india sinclair 6 years, 4 months ago

The Uk premiere of Martin Sherman's 'Gently Down the Stream' has opened at London's Park Theatre. It stars HHUSH's own Harry Lawtey (The Country Wife, Chichester Festival Theatre).

"The play follows the remarkably moving and brilliantly funny love story of Beau, an older American pianist living in London, and Rufus, an eccentric young lawyer. Coming of age during the 70s, Beau’s attitude to love has been seasoned by a life of loving men in a world that initially refused to allow it. Not looking for a long-term relationship, Beau is naturally cautious when Rufus unexpectedly enters his world.

However, while the age gap feels unorthodox to Beau, it is immaterial to Rufus, who is from a new generation of gay men. Rufus has none of Beau’s doubts about the possibility of attaining happiness and love in the 21st Century and as he assimilates himself into Beau’s past and present, Beau learns to embrace Rufus as one of the most defining relationships of his life.

As generations intertwine, Gently Down The Stream reveals the journey of gay history and celebrates the men and women who led the way for equality, marriage and the right to dream". -https://www.parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/gently-down-the-stream

The play will run until Sat 16th March