Holding The Man
by Tommy Murphy, Timothy Conigrave
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What readers are saying
Readers generally find "Holding The Man" to be a powerful and emotional adaptation of the original memoir. Many praise its ability to evoke deep feelings, with some highlighting it as a necessary and moving experience. However, there are a few who were disappointed by the format, confusing it with the original book and criticizing the adaptation as less effective for reading purposes.
Synopsis
Based on the much loved book by Timothy Conigrave, adapted for the stage by one of Australia’s leading young playwrights.
Press Reviews
">Press Quotes'Fresh, frank and funny... a wrenchingly moving love story I defy anyone with a pulse not to relate to'Evening Standard'Compelling, wrenching… unflinching, devastating, moving and funny"
— Sydney Morning Herald
Publication
Holding The Man is a Australian & New Zealand play written by Tommy Murphy and published by Nick Hern Books (2011).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9781780016696).
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Nick Hern Books · 2011 · 96 pp
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