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. Naughty toured in 2022, hitting London, Manchester, Hull and Cardiff. This run received critical acclaim, including a Standing Ovation nomination from London Pub Theatres. The show toured a second time in 2023, hitting London (as part of the ‘A Queer Interrogation’ season by Tom Ratcliffe at Kings Head Theatre), York, Brighton Fringe, Nottingham and Leeds.
The Team
Writer / Performer - Andrew Houghton
Kevin (Voice) - Christopher Sherwood
Director - Sami Sumaria
Associate Director - Stewart Campbell
Assistant Director - Vivek Sharma
Dramaturg - Tom Taplin
Photographer - Abby Timms
Producer - Pink Milk Theatre
Lead Producer (2022) - Humnah Abdullah
Producer (2021) - Kate Maguire
Reviews
Lost in Theatreland - 4/5 Stars
"Let it be said, first of all, that Andrew Houghton is a name I hope we’ll be hearing a lot more of."
All That Dazzles - 4/5 Stars
"Deceptively simple and willing to explore difficult topics with a genuine heart and humour, Naughty delves into painful territories but maintains a certain amount of queer joy throughout."
West End Evenings - 4/5 Stars
"'Naughty' delivers a subtle yet sincere set of emotions. It’s a brave production that sheds light on a topic that usually just doesn’t get talked about, and makes a strong point at the end. So take a friend or a partner to see this show and I guarantee it will direct your post-show discussion into a completely new, unexpectedly vulnerable direction."
2023 Tour
2022 Tour
