Cock returns to London in an intimate new staging running from Wednesday 22nd April to Saturday 2nd May 2026 at COLAB Theatre, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones…
Following sold-out international runs, Cock – a witty and provocative modern classic – arrives in Southwark this month.
After the 2022 West End revival, this new iteration places audiences at the heart of the conflict. Staged in the stripped-back arena with just 34 seats, viewers are positioned inches from the actors, restoring the raw immediacy on which the play thrives.
Director Dylan Trowbridge said: “Despite what its title may suggest, Cock is a play about the human heart. It is about love’s capacity to make us feel euphoric joy, brutal pain, desperate fear and overwhelming confusion.”
This intimate new staging comes from Canada’s acclaimed Talk Is Free Theatre (TIFT), an artistic company founded in 2003 and known for its ambitious touring productions.
Trowbridge and the celebrated cast delve into why the play continues to resonate more than 15 years after its debut in this 90-minute, uninterrupted performance.
Combining immersive theatre with themes of identity, sexuality and the pressure to define ourselves, the production exposes both actors and audience alike.
The cast features Aidan deSalaiz, Michael Torontow, Tess Benger and Kevin Bundy, and promises to both challenge and entertain.
Tickets start from £25.50 and can be purchased via the COLAB Theatre website here.
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