Our Next Show
Cock
BY MIKE BARTLETT
DIRECTED BY TRAVIS HANDCOCK
John has been in a stable relationship with his boyfriend for a number of years. But when he takes a break, he accidentally falls in love with a woman. Torn between the two, filled with guilt and conflicting emotions, he doesn’t know which way to turn. His boyfriend is willing to wait for him to make a decision, but so is his girlfriend. And both are prepared to fight to keep him. As the pressure mounts, a dinner with both parties is arranged, and everyone wants to know. Who is John? What does he want? And what will his decision be? It is a comic discussion of identity and sexuality, where love and labels prove to be anything but simple.
“Olivier Award-winning playwright Mike Bartlett’s dialogue still zings… and richly explores passion, relationship choices, cowardice and commitment.”
– The Guardian
Audience Advice – Restrictions apply to persons under the age of 15 years
WHEN:
22 – 31 October
Cast
Travis Handcock
Director
Travis is back in the Director’s chair at Mordialloc after directing AND THEN THERE WERE NONE in 2024. He has worked with theatres across greater Melbourne and has toured in NSW and Singapore. He was a co-founder of FizzWack Theatre Company which formed in 2016. Other recent directing credits include A SKULL IN CONNEMARA, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED), LOVE SONG and TRUE WEST with Mount Players, STONES IN HIS POCKETS with Williamstown Little Theatre Seminar, THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY and THE FACULTY ROOM with Essendon Theatre Company along with the writer-funded production BREAKAWAY PARTY OF HEAVEN’S TEMPLE by Nicky Lah. Acting credits include COHERENCE with RedFox, VERONICA’S ROOM and OUT OF ORDER with Mordialloc Theatre Company, SWITZERLAND with Lilydale Athenaeum, DEATHTRAP with Malvern Theatre Company, JEEVES AND WOOSTER and AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS with Williamstown Little Theatre , ONE FOR THE POT with Beaumaris Theatre and RUBEN GUTHRIE and MISTERMAN with FizzWack. Travis also played Miles in SIDEWAYS at 1812 Theatre and was invited to New Zealand by Oscar-winning writer Rex Pickett to work on a staged reading of SIDEWAYS (THE MUSICAL).
Brett Whittingham
F
Brett has performed in over 40 stage productions and tours including THE LARAMIE PROJECT which was a Greenroom Award Winner – Best Production, STANDING ON CEREMONY and DIRTY DUSTING. Most recent stage roles have been in COHERENCE, ART and A SKULL IN CONNEMARA. He has appeared in numerous films, short films and web series including the award winning LAST SEEN ALIVE and his self-produced comedy web-series, PROJECT MANAGEMENT. He has a regular supporting role in FLUNK and recently finished shooting seasons 8 and 9. This is Brett’s third production with Mordialloc Theatre Company having previously performed in AND THEN THERE WERE NONE and VERONICA’S ROOM.
Riley Fahey
M
Riley is a Melbourne-based actor and graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium’s Bachelor of Acting. Practicing across stage and screen, Riley is drawn to playful, collaborative and character-driven work. His theatre credits include WELCOME TO THEBES playing Prince Tydeus, BLUE STOCKINGS as Dr Maudsley/Billy Sullivan, Conrad in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and Orlando in AS YOU LIKE IT His screen credits include the Griffith Film School productions NO STRINGS ATTACHED and BUSH BASH. Riley has also trained in clowning, improvisation and motion capture. Since relocating to Melbourne, Riley has continued to develop his practice across theatre and screen and is thrilled to be part of Mordialloc Theatre Company’s production of COCK
Ruben Cameron
John
Ruben discovered his passion for the performing arts in school, participating in several productions, such as A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM and THE ODYSSEY. Unfortunately, the pandemic kept him away from the stage for a few years, but he re-emerged in 2025, performing in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, A SKULL IN CONNEMARA and MR. BAILEY’S MINDER with The Mount Players in Macedon, and THE THIRD as part of the 2025 Play Six Festival. We welcome Ruben for his first production with Mordialloc Theatre Company.
Hayley D’Ath
W
Hayley is a New York trained Actor, who has performed around the world in countless plays, short films, TV series and commercials. Before returning to Melbourne, her most recent performances included Hannah in the TV Series VEGAS for TVNZ, Rizzo in GREASE for RMT, NZ and Beatrice in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING for SUSHA, NZ. Hayley was also approached by Oscar-winning writer Rex Pickett, to produce and star as Maya in the debut staged reading of SIDEWAYS (THE MUSICAL). After years in radio and focusing on voiceover work, Hayley is excited to be finally returning to the floorboards, where her true passion lies. We welcome Hayley to Mordialloc Theatre Company
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