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Naughty
Drama + LGBT+ + A Queer Interrogation

Naughty

A darkly comic coming-of-age tale

This show is part of A Queer Interrogation, a season curated by Tom Ratcliffe for The Takeover.
Explore the full season & find out more here!

Days after Andrew ends his seven-year relationship with college sweetheart, Jake, he is messaged out of the blue by a former ‘friend’. This unwelcome advance triggers an emotional spiral as Andrew recounts his unstable first steps into the world of gay sex & queer identity... under the increasingly imposing guidance of Kevin, a teacher at his drama academy.

Naughty provides a frank account of growing up queer outside of a big city. It explores the common lack of safe mentorship for LGBTQ+ youth & the over-sexualisation of queer relationships.

 



First performed at Camden Fringe in 2021, Naughty was an OffFest finalist & Andrew has been nominated for a London Pub Theatre's Standing Ovation Award for their subsequent tour of the show in 2022.

 

'Although a one-person show, Naughty has all the elements of a distressing two-hander' ★★★★★ A Younger Theatre

 

'A brave production that sheds light on a topic that usually just doesn't get talked about' ★★★★ West End Evenings

 

'Houghton juggled with many sensitive topics throughout this piece successfully, it was a joy to watch★★★★ A Young(ish) Perspective

 

'An effortlessly revelatory hour of theatre★★★★ London Pub Theatres

 

'Naughty is a play with a positive message that speaks honestly about the complexities of sex, sexuality & the celebration of identity★★★★ The Reviews Hub

 

'Naughty displays a strong sense of survival & celebration of self★★★★ Lou Reviews

CAST & CREATIVES

Writer/Performer | Andrew Houghton
Kevin (Voice) | Christopher Sherwood
Director | Sami Sumaria

Ticket Price

£10 - £15

WHEN

5 & 7 May 2023

WHERE

King's Head Theatre

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Duration | 70 minutes approx.
Age Guidance | 15+
Content Warnings | Strong sexual language, grooming.


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