Paul Jesson & Katherine Parkinson join Ben Whishaw & Andrew Scott in Cock at the Royal Court in Nov

Paul Jesson & Katherine Parkinson join Ben Whishaw & Andrew Scott in Cock at the Royal Court in Nov

Paul Jesson & Katherine Parkinson will join previously mentioned Ben Whishaw & Andrew Scott in Cock, a new play by Mike Bartlett, which opens at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs 18 Nov 2009, following previews from 13 Nov - running to 19 Dec 2009.

Directed by James Macdonald, designed by Miriam Buether, lighting by Peter Mumford.

When John takes a break from his boyfriend, he accidentally meets the girl of his dreams. Filled with guilt and indecision, he decides there is only one way to straighten this out... Takes a playful, candid look at one man's sexuality and the difficulties that arise when you realise you have a choice.

Paul Jesson London stage credits include "The Seagull" (Royal Court), "The Cherry Orchard" and "The Winter's Tale" (Old Vic/Bridge Project), "Awake and Sing" (Almeida), "Mary Stuart" (Donmar/West End).

Katherine Parkinson London stage credits include "The Seagull" (Royal Court); The Lightning Play (Almeida), Other Hands (Soho) and Camille (Lyric Hammersmith).