Bull by Mike Bartlett
A gripping exploration of workplace power dynamics, where ambition, manipulation, and survival collide. This sharp and intense play will leave you questioning the cost of success.
About the play
Bull by Mike Bartlett is a sharp and unrelenting examination of the ruthless dynamics of workplace politics. The play follows three young professionals—Tony, Isobel, and Thomas—who are waiting for their boss, Carter, to announce which of them will lose their job.
As the tension escalates, Tony and Isobel gang up on Thomas, exploiting his insecurities and undermining his confidence. In the brutal struggle for survival, no blow is too low, and no tactic is too cruel. Their savage tactics and manipulative games reveal the dark underbelly of professional ambition, leaving audiences questioning the price of success and the human cost of corporate competition.
Bull won the Best New Play at the UK Theatre Awards in 2013 and continues to resonate as a powerful commentary on ambition, survival, and the dog-eat-dog nature of modern workplaces.
Why Watch Bull?
- Award-winning play that exposes the harsh realities of office politics.
- Intense, gripping performances directed by the renowned Glenn Hayden.
- A searing critique of ambition and human behavior in high-stakes environments.
Experience the Drama:
Bull is an unforgettable theatrical masterpiece that pulls no punches in its portrayal of power, manipulation, and survival in the corporate jungle.
About the play
Aakash Prabhakar, Shivam Khanna, Rayana Pandey, Max Fernandes
Director: Glenn Hayden
Bull by Mike Bartlett is a sharp and unrelenting examination of the ruthless dynamics of workplace politics. The play follows three young professionals—Tony, Isobel, and Thomas—who are waiting for their boss, Carter, to announce which of them will lose their job.
As the tension escalates, Tony and Isobel gang up on Thomas, exploiting his insecurities and undermining his confidence. In the brutal struggle for survival, no blow is too low, and no tactic is too cruel. Their savage tactics and manipulative games reveal the dark underbelly of professional ambition, leaving audiences questioning the price of success and the human cost of corporate competition.
Bull won the Best New Play at the UK Theatre Awards in 2013 and continues to resonate as a powerful commentary on ambition, survival, and the dog-eat-dog nature of modern workplaces.
Why Watch Bull?
- Award-winning play that exposes the harsh realities of office politics.
- Intense, gripping performances directed by the renowned Glenn Hayden.
- A searing critique of ambition and human behavior in high-stakes environments.
Experience the Drama:
Bull is an unforgettable theatrical masterpiece that pulls no punches in its portrayal of power, manipulation, and survival in the corporate jungle.
About the founder
Aakash Prabhakar is an internationally recognized actor, filmmaker, and theatre director from India, with a body of work that spans over a decade across stage and screen. He is the founder of Here And Now, a production company dedicated to impactful storytelling through independent films and theatre.
A graduate of The Drama School Mumbai and the New York Film Academy, Aakash’s training merges Indian theatrical rigour with global cinematic technique. In 2019, he made his feature film debut with Freddie’s Piano, which he directed and starred in. The film premiered at the New York Indian Film Festival 2021 and was selected at numerous international festivals, earning accolades such as:
Best Director – Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati
Best Feature Film – DC South Asian Film Festival
Best Film (Jury Award) – Indigo Moon Film Festival, North Carolina
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