ADVERTISEMENT That play with that title is 'a powerhouse piece of theatre' What's in a name? Quite a lot when you call your play COCK. It's got to be one of the most provocative titles for a play in Circa Theatre's history-but what is COCK, really? "Well worth a night out... Raw, witty and intense... A powerful piece of theatre." - Sharron Pardoe, The Dominion Post "We are in the hands of masters once again at Circa... It's a joy to watch this perfect blend of smart script and great acting." - Simon Sweetman, Off the Tracks COCK is a male chicken. Cock is someone who thinks a lot of themselves. Cock is also an idiot. And it's what you do to a gun before it goes off Playwright Mike Bartlett, of Doctor Foster fame, wrote COCK after he encountered a cockfight in Mexico. He became fascinated with how this blood sport could act as a metaphor for theatre people gathering in an intimate space to watch creatures tear each other to bits. His play em braces the spirit of a cockfight, with the Circa audience positioned arena style, watching three members of a love triangle as they battle it out, staking their claim on each other's hearts. And audiences are loving Shane Bosher's award-win- ning production, which has already knocked out punters in Sydney and Auckland. "A razor-sharp, progressive, powerful work capable of provoking vital conversation afterwards that's as funny as hell during... Exceptional actors make their characters feel vividly, painfully alive." Madelaine Empson, Regional News Boy meets girl meets his boyfriend "Huge laughs break out on opening night... A rich 'less-is-more' experience." -John Smythe, Theatreview "A pulsating tale that inspects the hate and pain that comes with love, the imposing labels that generate fear and anxiety in our world, and how making the 'right' decision can sometimes feel impossible... It is [Mike Bartlett's] witty, zippy dialogue that makes it so engrossing to watch." Corey Spence, Art Murmurs "If you're going to see any play at Circa this year make it this one... Shane Bosher's direction is fantastic.. Beautiful, intimate and phenomenally crafted." Emma Maguire, The Wellingtonista PHOTO TABITHA ARTHUR BOOK NOW at circa.co.nz or call 04 801 7992 SEASON CLOSES NOVEMBER 9 ADVERTISEMENT That play with that title is 'a powerhouse piece of theatre' What's in a name? Quite a lot when you call your play COCK. It's got to be one of the most provocative titles for a play in Circa Theatre's history-but what is COCK, really? "Well worth a night out... Raw, witty and intense... A powerful piece of theatre." - Sharron Pardoe, The Dominion Post "We are in the hands of masters once again at Circa... It's a joy to watch this perfect blend of smart script and great acting." - Simon Sweetman, Off the Tracks COCK is a male chicken. Cock is someone who thinks a lot of themselves. Cock is also an idiot. And it's what you do to a gun before it goes off Playwright Mike Bartlett, of Doctor Foster fame, wrote COCK after he encountered a cockfight in Mexico. He became fascinated with how this blood sport could act as a metaphor for theatre people gathering in an intimate space to watch creatures tear each other to bits. His play em braces the spirit of a cockfight, with the Circa audience positioned arena style, watching three members of a love triangle as they battle it out, staking their claim on each other's hearts. And audiences are loving Shane Bosher's award-win- ning production, which has already knocked out punters in Sydney and Auckland. "A razor-sharp, progressive, powerful work capable of provoking vital conversation afterwards that's as funny as hell during... Exceptional actors make their characters feel vividly, painfully alive." Madelaine Empson, Regional News Boy meets girl meets his boyfriend "Huge laughs break out on opening night... A rich 'less-is-more' experience." -John Smythe, Theatreview "A pulsating tale that inspects the hate and pain that comes with love, the imposing labels that generate fear and anxiety in our world, and how making the 'right' decision can sometimes feel impossible... It is [Mike Bartlett's] witty, zippy dialogue that makes it so engrossing to watch." Corey Spence, Art Murmurs "If you're going to see any play at Circa this year make it this one... Shane Bosher's direction is fantastic.. Beautiful, intimate and phenomenally crafted." Emma Maguire, The Wellingtonista PHOTO TABITHA ARTHUR BOOK NOW at circa.co.nz or call 04 801 7992 SEASON CLOSES NOVEMBER 9