The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me is written by Obie Award-winner David Drake. This groundbreaking solo piece became one of the longest-running solo plays in New York theatre history. Directed by Offie-nominated Adam Zane and starring Gabriel Clark (Hollyoaks/Jock Night/Tip Toe).

The story follows one man’s personal journey of self-discovery, desire, loss, and activism. Through a vibrant array of characters and scenes, the play reflects the passion and urgency of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, inspired by the indomitable spirit of playwright and activist Larry Kramer.

Running time: 70 minutes

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About Hive North

Hive North is a theatre company based in Greater Manchester and was originally founded in 2004 as Hope Theatre Company. The company focuses on producing original works that empower audiences, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. Hive North has a strong history of collaborating with emerging LGBTQ+ artists and promoting their professional development. The company tours its productions to festivals, schools, and theatres across the UK and internationally, including the Edinburgh Fringe and the Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival. Additionally, they produced the UK premiere of The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later, which was part of a global event broadcast live from New York.

Adam Zane, Artistic Director, Hive North

Adam is best known for his time as Dane in Channel 4’s Queer as Folk, as well as his wider TV and stage career. He was a lecturer and visiting director at the University of Salford for over 14 years, directed various productions, and served as Artistic Director of the George House Trust Candlelit Vigil for Manchester Pride for over a decade. Adam is an experienced writer and dramaturg and has an M.A. in scriptwriting from the University of Salford. He is an Ambassador for the George House Trust. Adam is the founding director of Hive North and is passionate about working for and by the LGBTQ+ community.

Gabriel Clark, Performer

Gabriel is best known for playing Ollie Morgan on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks. Whilst on the show, Gabriel wrote and produced the digital mini-series’ Hollyoaks: Ollie’s Diaries’. Following Hollyoaks, Gabriel has worked on productions with the Royal Exchange Theatre, The Octagon, The Edge Theatre, Contact and HOMEmcr. Gabriel co-wrote and directed the OFFIE Award-winning horror play The Other Side, and was recently shortlisted for the Alpine Fellowship Theatre Prize. He was recently selected as one of six artists in Lowry’s new artist development programme, Hothouse.