KDC Theatre is a Central London based amateur theatre group dedicated to providing all those who live or work in London with an opportunity to act in, or be involved backstage on, a play. All ages and experience are welcome and we currently have over 1000 members on our books. However, we are always on the look out for new actors, directors, techies and backstage crew so don't be shy, get involved!
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This summer we'll be putting on the 21st century premiere of the "lost" Shakespeare play Double Falsehood. It's a pretty impressive coup for us, so special in fact that the editor of the Arden edition of the play will be attending our opening night and contributing to the programme.
Double Falsehood has been the subject of controversy for centuries. In February this year the play was published in an Arden Shakespeare edition thus reviving many of the arguments surrounding its authorship.
Although much of the work we have now comes from the 1727 production presented by Lewis Theobald it seems clear that the piece had its foundation in the lost play The History of Cardenio; a collaboration between William Shakespeare and John Fletcher first presented at court in 1613. Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the play was largely ignored. Arden’s publication this year has sparked renewed interest in the work and made it one of the most exciting pieces of literature of the twenty-first century.
We accept enquiries all year round for those interesting in directing with KDC. Take a look at our Directing page for more information.
This is a chance to sit in a pub, read new material and chat openly about it. Round Table Readings are held during weekday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. Sign up to our mailing list to hear about any new writing events as soon as they're announced!
Locations are to be confirmed, but these are usually held at The Hoop and Grapes (map), Farringdon Street. Please be there for a 7pm start!
We're always looking for scripts and directors for our New Writing programme for the round table readings. Get involved all season! Send us your scripts, but read the guidelines first!
Ongoing throughout each season are our Thirsty Thursday socials - a chance for old-timers to catch up, newcomers to meet the family, and drinks to be drunk.
Kick off is 7pm. We should have our own area, but just ask at the bar if you can't find us! Thirsty Thursday socials are usually on the first Thursday of each month when we're in season.
The Thirsty Thursday socials for the summer season will be confirmed soon.
Those of you wanting to see photos of our very special 1930's themed 70th birthday party can find them here! I'll host them on this site when I can, but right now you'll have to make do with Facebook's public link.
15 – 20 Nov
22 – 27 Nov
29 Nov – 4 Dec
Landor Theatre
70 Landor Road
London
SW9 9PH
Tel: 020 7737 7276