The Prose of Mycock
Schedule
Thu Feb 05 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Portico Library | Manchester, EN
Dr Andy Mycock dives into the recurrence & remarkable flexibility of “the cock” across literature - from medieval metaphor to modern inuendoAbout this Event
The Prose of Mycock is the latest instalment in Dr Andy Mycock’s irreverent, and unapologetically playful performance series following his sell-out comedy shows I am Mycock and the Joy of Mycock. This new show dives into the recurrence and remarkable flexibility of “the cock” across English literature - from medieval metaphor to modern innuendo. With readings of selected texts by the Portico Library’s Creative Producer, Dr Debbie Challis, and invited guests, he will unpack how “the cock” resonates through centuries of writing with comic, poetic, and cultural weight. With wit, warmth, and a scholar’s eye for mischief, The Prose of Mycockinvites the audience to reconsider the literary canon one phallic syllable at a time.
This show will raise funds for Portico Reunited, a once-in-a-lifetime project which will reunite all three floors of the library. Read about the project here - https://www.theportico.org.uk/reuniting
Where is it happening?
The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester, United KingdomGBP 11.55
