Tell Me Straight and Aggy

About this experience

What are tell me straight and aggy about? Tell Me Straight & Aggy is a double bill of Paul Bradshaw's two critically acclaimed queer plays, running at King's Head Theatre from 15 October to 14 November 2026 following an acclaimed run at the Park Theatre. Each play runs 70 minutes, and together they make a sharp, funny and provocative evening about desire, identity and who gets to tell their own story. What happens in tell me straight? Starring Bradshaw himself, tell me straight is a fast-paced, semi-autobiographical coming-of-adulthood comedy about navigating and embracing sexuality. Him has a long line of hookups with one thing in common: they are all straight. Best friend Dani thinks he needs to find a gay man who actually likes gay men, so a 30-day detox begins, with no booze, no fast food and no men. Then come the distractions: wide-eyed Lee, an incorrigible Ryan and oldest friend Matt. What happens in aggy? Aggy is a bold one-act play about privilege, gender, race and creativity, and about art and who gets to make it. Lawrence and Mahlik have been together a year and are about to move in together when, after a tough rejection, Mahlik suggests Lawrence present as an alter ego to win more opportunities. As success rolls in, the fabricated persona forces uncomfortable truths on them both. Who created the double bill? Both plays are written by and star Paul Bradshaw, with design by Olivier Award nominee Damien Stanton, lighting by OFFIE winner Cheng Keng, sound by Eamonn O'Dwyer and video by Matt Powell. The double bill plays the main house at King's Head Theatre, Islington's home of queer theatre. When is Tell Me Straight & Aggy playing? The double bill plays King's Head Theatre on Upper Street, Islington, from 15 October to 14 November 2026. The venue is a short walk from Angel and Highbury & Islington stations, in the heart of London's Islington theatre scene. How do I book Tell Me Straight & Aggy tickets? Book Tell Me Straight & Aggy tickets on this page: choose your date and seats for the King's Head Theatre run. One ticket covers both plays in the double bill.

Highlights

• Two critically acclaimed queer plays by Paul Bradshaw in one evening
• Transfers to King's Head Theatre after an acclaimed Park Theatre run
• Bradshaw stars in his semi-autobiographical comedy tell me straight
• Aggy takes an unflinching look at privilege, race and who gets to make art
• Strictly limited run, 15 October to 14 November 2026

Before you go

Tell Me Straight & Aggy plays King's Head Theatre, 116 Upper Street, Islington Square, London N1 1QP, from 15 October to 14 November 2026. Each play runs approximately 70 minutes; one ticket covers the double bill. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Contains strong language, flashing lights, haze and discussions of racism, gender and discrimination. The King's Head is a short walk from Angel and Highbury & Islington stations. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged after purchase, so check your date before you book.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.