Too Close to the Sun

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Previewed 18 June 2009, opened 24 June 2009, closed 8 August 2009 at the Comedy Theatre in London

The world premiere of John Robinson and Robert Trippini's new musical Too Close To The Sun in London for an eight week season.

Too Close to the Sun is a dramatic original new musical that tells the fictional account of what might have been Ernest Hemingway's last challenge.

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Author and Nobel Prize-winner Ernest Hemingway, battling the rigours old age, takes solace in the company of his young secretary. His wife, tolerating this liaison so as not to lose him, is unaware that the secretary has a secret agenda - to become wife number five and inherit his estate.

The arrival of Rex, an old school friend, adds a further complication, as he tries to secure the film rights to the life of the notorious writer. With bribery, lies and manipulation, Rex plays a dangerous game to achieve his goal, but in this suggested account of events leading to Hemingway’s death, can there be any winners?

The musical Too Close To The Sun in London features music by John Robinson, book by Robert Trippini and lyrics by John Robinson and Robert Trippini.

Too Close to the Sun in London at the Comedy Theatre previewed from 18 June 2009, opened on 24 June 2009 and closed on 12 September 2009.