'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.
'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
'Rich and ambiguous... Brunger's writing is powerful and uncompromising' - Broadway World
'Brunger's provocative comedy feels more relevant than ever, exploring the complexities of modern queer relationships with both biting wit and heartfelt sincerity... a show that speaks directly to the complexities of love and identity in the modern age' - Theatre Weekly
'Exquisite... Brunger's writing is packed with intelligence, but also manages to be riotously funny... it will have you howling with laughter' - All That Dazzles
