Cock – By Mike Bartlett
Cock is a bold and provocative exploration of identity, love, and the complexities of human relationships.
About the play
Written by acclaimed playwright Mike Bartlett, Cock is an unflinching and intense examination of relationships in their rawest form. With its sharp dialogue and minimalistic staging, the play places the focus squarely on the characters' emotions and interactions, creating a gripping and immersive theatrical experience. Directed by the talented Aakash Prabhakar, this production captures the struggles of navigating identity and the fluidity of love in a world obsessed with labels and definitions.
Why Watch Cock?
- A daring exploration of modern relationships and sexual identity.
- Thought-provoking, raw, and emotionally charged performances.
- A minimalist production that lets the story and characters take center stage.
Experience Cock, a powerful drama that fearlessly examines the intricacies of love, identity, and the choices that define us.
About the play
Aakash Prabhakar, Shivam Khanna, Nitya Mathur, Nikhil Kedia
Written by acclaimed playwright Mike Bartlett, Cock is an unflinching and intense examination of relationships in their rawest form. With its sharp dialogue and minimalistic staging, the play places the focus squarely on the characters' emotions and interactions, creating a gripping and immersive theatrical experience. Directed by the talented Aakash Prabhakar, this production captures the struggles of navigating identity and the fluidity of love in a world obsessed with labels and definitions.
Why Watch Cock?
- A daring exploration of modern relationships and sexual identity.
- Thought-provoking, raw, and emotionally charged performances.
- A minimalist production that lets the story and characters take center stage.
Experience Cock, a powerful drama that fearlessly examines the intricacies of love, identity, and the choices that define us.
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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