'There must be a part of you that's curious, right? About what it would be like?'
Rafe and Pete have the kind of relationship people envy. Seven years strong, perfectly in sync except for one little thing. Neither of them has ever been with anyone else. So, when they hatch a plan to scratch their proverbial itch, who better than mutual friend Michael?
After all, Michael does this right? And his partner Andy knows right?
What begins as an intellectual experiment in sexual exploration quickly escalates into a chaotic web of emotional vulnerability, betrayal and unanticipated desire.
Jake Brunger's Four Play is a provocative stage comedy which interrogates the unspoken rules of modern relationships and the fragile balance between intimacy and freedom. It was first presented at The Old Vic, London in 2015, and was subsequently produced at Theatre503 the following year.
This revised version of the play was published alongside the play's 2025 revival at King's Head Theatre, London, directed by Jack Sain and starring Daniel Bravo, Lewis Cornay, Jo Foster and Zheng Xi Yong.
Arvustused
'A frank and hilarious take on the complexities of modern day monogamy an honest, reflective piece' * Londonist * 'Sharp, well-observed... some stand-out comic moments... a thoroughly enjoyable take on contemporary love and contemporary life' * The Stage * 'A sparkling comedy lively and refreshing' * The Reviews Hub * 'Hilarious and touching' * British Theatre Guide *
Jake Brunger is a playwright, lyricist, and screenwriter from Nottingham now living in London.
His plays include Four Play (Old Vic, London, 2015; Theatre503, London, 2016; revised version, King's Head Theatre, London, 2025).
He is the co-writer of two West End musicals: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ (Leicester Curve, Menier Chocolate Factory, Ambassadors Theatre; nominated for the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical) and The Great British Bake Off (Cheltenham Everyman, Noël Coward Theatre; nominated for four Whatsonstage Awards).
Other stage musicals include Treasure Island (Bristol Old Vic, 2025), Jet Set Go, Red Riding Hood, Prodigy and Chicken Little.
He wrote the feature film Love Sarah starring Celia Imrie and Bill Paterson, and was on the writing team for Tinsel Town starring Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson.
