The P Word tickets
About The P Word
The Olivier Award-winning and critically acclaimed story of hope and romance returns for a strictly limited run, with Emmy-winner Tan France (Queer Eye) attached as Producer.
Hailed as “tremendous” (The Times) and “immensely moving” (Financial Times), the enduringly relevant story of a romance blossoming against all odds broke Box Office records in 2022, and now returns with its original cast and creative team.
'I’m not in your Britain. I’m in another Britain.'
Zafar flees homophobic persecution in Pakistan to seek asylum in the UK. Londoner Bilal (self-styled as ‘Billy’) is ground down by years of Grindr and the complexity of being a brown gay man. Their worlds are about to change forever.
Moving through casual hook-ups to the UK’s hostile environment, Waleed Akhtar’s sharp-witted and devastating play charts the parallel lives of two gay Pakistani men.
Run time
1hr 30min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
28th May, 2026
End date
27th June, 2026
“Powerful love story that stays with you”
A Love Story With Urgent Political Heart
This intimate two-hander has left audiences profoundly moved, blending rom-com warmth with a searing examination of the UK asylum system and the complexities of queer Pakistani identity. The performan...
What It Feels Like
- Deeply moving
- Thought-provoking
- Heartfelt
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate intimate two-hander performances with emotional depth
- You enjoy stories exploring queer identity and cultural heritage
- You value theatre that tackles urgent social issues with heart
Great story however the actors were a little flat and there was no passion or subtexts were really weak in the performance.
Impactful, phenomenal acting, made me cry.
Interesting, enlightening, emotional play with a strong message to take away. Perfectly acted & presented.
The P Word cast and creative team
By: Waleed Akhtar
Director: Anthony Simpson-Pike
Cast list: Esh Alladi, Waleed Akhtar
Produced by: Seventh Productions & Chuchu Nwagu Productions, in association with Tan France & Bush Theatre
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Shepherd's Bush
Bus numbers: Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Stop R) 207, 260, 283, 607
Tickets
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