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Ughhhh!!!! 😡 this is a really well-reported article on a very frustrating situation
Photograph of a poster up in a London subway station. Two men feature with their names (Taron Edgerton and Johnathon Bailey) at the top. The quote at the bottom of the poster reads “A seriously hot ticket.” and the theatre venue name, BUT NO PLAY TITLE is seen on the poster AT ALL.
Screenshot from the linked Variety article, reads: The spokesperson did not provide any further reasoning as to why the title was removed. However, the decision has been slammed by “Cock” producer Chris Harper as outdated. “We were absolutely astounded that we could not use the word ‘Cock’ on the underground – it is 2022!” said Harper in a statement shared with Variety. “The word is perfectly acceptable and has many meanings. Mike Bartlett’s hilarious play, which is currently playing at the Ambassadors Theatre where the title is proudly displayed on the theatre, is a beautifully written piece which was inspired by a cockfight.”
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‘Cock’: Title of West End Play Censored by London Underground, Producer ‘Absolutely Astounded’ by Rules (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2022/legit/glo