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John is happy in himself, and with his boyfriend, until one day he meets the woman of his dreams.
In a world full of endless possibilities why must we still limit ourselves with labels? Mike Bartlett’s razor-sharp play about love and identity redefines the battle of the sexes as we know it.
★★★★ “This is love and lust as blood sport.” – The Guardian
Following its Northern premiere in 2024, COCK returns to the North as part of a wider 2025 tour. The play centres on John, a man who finds himself torn between his long-term boyfriend and a woman he unexpectedly falls for.
★★★★
Love lies bleeding in Mike Barlett’s bitter romantic triangle – The Guardian
★★★★
The standard of the cast’s performance and commitment to the show is magnificent, and was with rich directorial vision – JADAR
Venue Space
Cockpit Theatre
Length
1 hour 35 mins plus interval
Age Guidance
Suitable for 16+
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