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Full-Length Play, Drama / 1w, 4m, 1gnc (adult)
Paul Bradshaw
Following a critically acclaimed run at the Park Theatre, Paul Bradshaw returned to the King's Head Theatre, London in 2026 with a double bill of tell me straight and aggy. These two plays discuss modern gay relationships. Written with a raw authenticity, the plays are in dialogue with each other and are published together but can be performed separately as standalone one-acts.
First presented as a double bill at The Park Theatre in London in 2026 to critical acclaim, these two plays discuss modern gay relationships. Written with a raw authenticity, the plays are in dialogue with each other and are published together but can be performed separately as standalone one-acts. More about each individual play below:
tell me straight
tell me straight is a fast-paced, coming-of-adulthood play about sexuality, desire and the uncertainty of modern relationships. ‘Him’ is a thirty something gay man whose long line of romantic fumbles have one thing in common, they are all straight. Sick of Him’s nonsense, best friend Dani insists he should fix up and “find an actual gay man, who likes actual gay men!” So Him embarks on a 30-day detox from alcohol, fast food and sex, in a bid to avoid distractions... but straight men are like buses.
aggy
Exploring privilege, gender and race, aggy asks urgent questions about art and who gets to make it. Lawrence and Mahlik have been together for almost a year, and it’s going pretty well on all accounts. So when Mahlik’s contract is up at his flat, moving in together feels like the logical next step. After a particularly tough rejection, Mahlik makes a risky suggestion for Lawrence’s next project – that he present as an alter ego to advance his career. As success starts to roll in, the couple must face uncomfortable truths neither can ignore.
tell me straight and aggy first premiered in London in a double bill at The Park Theatre on 3 March 2026. Directed by Imogen Frances, tell me straight featured Paul Bradshaw and Buck Braithwaite with the voice of Jade Anouka. Co-directed by Paul Bradshaw and Imogen Frances, aggy featured Jack Gittins, Matthew Jordan and Jean-Luke Worrell.
It then opened again in a double bill at the Kings Head Theatre on 15 October 2026 with the same cast and creative team.
tell me straight1w, 2m
HIM – Mid-thirties. Gay, working-class Londoner preferably.MATT, RYAN, LEE, ALEX, PUPIL – Late twenties/early thirties, all played by one actor. Multiple accents required.DANI – Early thirties. Voice notes only.
aggy2m, 1gnc
LAWRENCE – (he/him), early 30s. Middle-class, White.MAHLIK – (he/him), early 30s. Working-class, Black.REX – (they, them), 20s. Any class, White.
★★★★★ “Bradshaw is a wordsmith.” – BOYZ
★★★★★ “Honest, stripped back theatre you should be watching.” – Pocket Size Theatre ★★★★.5 “Sharp and witty text.” – London Pub Theatre ★★★★.5 “The characters are so loveable and the narrative so engaging.” – The Reviews Hub ★★★★ “Neatly crafted and thoughtfully foreshadowed.” – The Stage ★★★★ “Queer art at its finest... An absolute triumph... Deserves to be seen by the masses.” – All That Dazzles ★★★★ “Witty and often poignant.” – Plays to See★★★★ “A story so full of heart, soul, humor and personality.” – London Theatre Reviews ★★★★ “An endearing and wholly relatable exploration of the world.” – BroadwayWorld ★★★★ “Fabulously funny.” – Theatre Weekly ★★★★ “Bradshaw...makes it all look so effortless.” – View From The Outside ★★★★ “The tone of the piece is balanced superbly.” – The Reviews Hub ★★★★ “Bradshaw has a rare talent.” – London Living Large
★★★★★ “Intense and deeply thought provoking... compelling and relevant.” – Adventures in Theatreland ★★★★ “A dynamic evening of theatre... Hugely impressive.” – All That Dazzles★★★★ “Profound, hilarious and heart wrenching.” – Theatre & Tonic ★★★★ “Witty, clever and very funny.” – London Theatre Reviews ★★★★ “Unflinching, self-aware and quietly profound.” – BroadwayWorld
tell me straight & aggy – Trailer, King’s Head Theatre
tell me straight – Trailer, Park Theatre
aggy – Trailer, Park Theatre
tell me straight – Audience Reactions, Park Theatre
aggy – Audience Reactions, Park Theatre
tell me straight – About the Show, Park Theatre
aggy – About the Show, Park Theatre
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