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Another Round for ‘Cock’ and a new ‘Rabbit Hole’ for Red Turnip’s Second Season

by Rodel Flordeliz
June 20, 2014
2 minutes read

Making a mark in the Philippine theater scene, Red Turnip theather compose of five actors (Ana Abad Santos, Topper Fabregas, Jenny Jamora, Cris Villonco and Rem Zamora) come up with a maiden season that would re-introduce Philippine audiences to the straight play while putting their own stamp on the theatrical experience. From the “bruising and honest take on modern day relationships (Closer) to the biting comedy about sexual identity (Cock), Red Turnip is back to kickstart its second season with the 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner, “Rabbit Hole”. Written by David Lindsay-Abaire, “Rabbit Hole” was a Broadway hit that garnered several Tony nominations and a win for its lead actress, Cynthia Nixon. Rabbit Hole was then adapted into a critically-acclaimed filmwith Nicole Kidman in 2010 and earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

FILA supports COCK by Mike Bartlett

by Rodel Flordeliz

February 25, 2014

3 minutes read

What happens when a young gay man falls in love with a woman? That’s the central conceit behind Red Turnip Theater’s second offering, [highlight]COCK by Mike Bartlett[/highlight]. A sold-out hit when it first premiered in London in 2009 and subsequently during its off-Broadway run a year later, COCK revolves around a gay couple whose rocky relationship derails when one of them sleeps (and falls in love) with a woman. Debates over one’s sexual identity explode when all three decide to sit down and “duke it out” over dinner. Hilarity ensues when another unexpected guest turns up and loyalties are put to the test. As one character puts it, “It’s the ultimate bitch fight”.