COCK at Our Space

Tokyo International Players (TIP) is proud to announce a staged reading of the West End hit comedy COCK by Mike Bartlett, directed by Karen Pauley and presented by special arrangement with Nick Hern Books.John has been in a stable relationship with his boyfriend for a number of years. But when he takes a break, he accidentally falls in love with a woman. Torn between the two, filled with guilt and conflicting emotions, he doesnt know which way to turn. His boyfriend is willing to wait for him to make a decision, but so is his girlfriend. And both are prepared to fight to keep him. As the pressure mounts, a dinner with both parties is arranged, and everyone wants to know: Who is John? What is he? And what will his decision be? Strict prevention protocols for COVID-19 will be in place, including vaccine and mask requirements for audience members. This show includes graphic references to sex and frank discussions of sexuality.

Authors

• Mike Bartlett