Monday, April 27

Tag: COCK

Cock – Colab
London

Cock – Colab

As a theatre space, Colab Tower in London Bridge offers quirky novelty and elements of mystery to the uninitiated. Prior to the performance, audience members were asked to wait in The Gold Bar, before being called to the show. The bar features an abundant range of drinks (2 types of stout!), plush theatrical drapes, a cabaret stage, art installations and the vibes of a private members club. From this cosy, bohemian space, the audience were then called en masse to descend a labyrinth of bland, office block stairs. Like a drunken office party on an unscheduled fire safety tour, we arrived in the unpolished bowels of the building. The room we were then ushered into felt like the lair of a serial killer. Exposed pipes, peeling paint, industrial lighting and plastic chairs only added to the sin...
COCK – Hope Mill Theatre
North West

COCK – Hope Mill Theatre

When you strip away the peripheral elements of existence what are you left with? Remove the career that will end, the possessions that will gather dust and the places that will fade in the memory. What remains? Love, human relationships and a sense of self perhaps. Mike Bartlett’s COCK is the theatrical equivalent of this exercise. Strip it all away and lay bare the stark reality of life. Distraction-free analysis of identity, of sexuality, of power, of interaction.  It all sounds so simple. Of course, it isn't. It requires outstanding writing, light-touch - yet precise - direction and pitch-perfect performances. Check, check and check for HER and Up ‘Ere Productions.  After a highly successful northern premiere last year at 53Two, the show is back in Manchester ...
COCK- Ambassadors Theatre
London

COCK- Ambassadors Theatre

Written by Mike Bartlett and directed by Marianne Elliott, Olivier-award winning COCK tells the story of one half of a gay couple, known as John, who unexpectedly falls in love with a woman and as tensions rise, he struggles to decide what he truly wants and who he is. Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey leads as the charming yet confused John, the only named character in the show, and stays on the stage for the entire performance (one hour and 45 minutes to be exact). Bailey is incredible to watch as we see John slowly unravel and his internal battle with himself was palpable. Bailey’s acting is stellar as he expertly switches between humorous outbursts and emotional turmoil. Golden Globe Award winner Taron Egerton plays John’s long-term partner M and is mesmerising in every scene he is...