Why do men cheat?
It's difficult to know why as most men don't want to talk about it and want the extramarital affairs to be kept secret. But recently, one man, Peadar de Burca, has been investigating and he has just interviewed almost 300 candidates on the subject.
A playwright, director and comedian, de Burca has spent the best part of six months travelling England and Ireland, interviewing men who have cheated and the women that they have cheated on. The results of this quest/survey for more information on cheating, have been turned into a two-man comedy show and an article in the independent.
Peadar de Burca has spoken to over 250 adulterous husbands, not to mention several dozen of their wives, trying to unearth motivations and explanations for cheating. He visited brothels, swingers' groups and escorts.
It's difficult to know why as most men don't want to talk about it and want the extramarital affairs to be kept secret. But recently, one man, Peadar de Burca, has been investigating and he has just interviewed almost 300 candidates on the subject.
A playwright, director and comedian, de Burca has spent the best part of six months travelling England and Ireland, interviewing men who have cheated and the women that they have cheated on. The results of this quest/survey for more information on cheating, have been turned into a two-man comedy show and an article in the independent.
Peadar de Burca has spoken to over 250 adulterous husbands, not to mention several dozen of their wives, trying to unearth motivations and explanations for cheating. He visited brothels, swingers' groups and escorts.
It wasn't long before a pattern emerged. Just like Ashley Cole, Tiger Woods and Bill Clinton, these men were very insecure, needy men who needed to be adored and were looking for fame, admiration and glory to prove their worth. And men who are faithful take pride in their family values and it's enough for them to feel pride and achievement.
Why Men Cheat will be performed at The Supper Room, Assembly, in Edinburgh, 5-30 August.