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.

The four-person cast of COCK features TIP veterans Zack Kobayashi, Brian Berdanier, Kimie Mizuno, and Tim Jeffares. The story is about John who has been in a stable relationship with his boyfriend for 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 doesn’t 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. Pressure mounts to know what  Strict prevention protocols for COVID-19 will be in place at the performance venue, including vaccination and mask requirements for audience members; see our website for details.

Suitability suggestion:
This show includes graphic references to sex and frank discussions of sexuality. Viewer discretion is advised.

Show times:
Friday, May 13th, 19:00
Saturday, May 14th, 14:00 and 19:00
Sunday, May 15th, 14:00