Royal Court cast updates - Ben Whishaw (Cock), Jessica Hynes, Rachael Stirling (The Priory)

Royal Court cast updates - Ben Whishaw (Cock), Jessica Hynes, Rachael Stirling (The Priory)

The Royal Court Theatre cast updates...

Cock, a new play by Mike Bartlett, opens at the Theatre Upstairs 18 Nov 2009, following previews from 13 Nov - running to 19 Dec 2009. Directed by James Macdonald, starring Ben Whishaw 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.

The Priory, a new play by Michael Wynne, opens in the theatre downstairs 26 Nov 2009, following previews from 19 Nov - running to 9 Jan 2010. It is directed by Jeremy Herrin and features Jessica Hynes (aka Jessica Stevenson) and Rachael Stirling. Kate is delighted when she finds a country retreat that ticks all the boxes. Gathering together a select group of her closest friends to celebrate New Year's Eve, she is keen to start 2010 afresh. But successful, stressed-out thirtysomethings in search of a good time in the sticks can make for one very fearsome party... and some surprising resolutions.