Good Time: Good Enough

Good Time: Good Enough

Thursdat 26th February 2026, 19:30
The Castle, 44 Commercial Road, Aldgate, London E1 1LN


After a wild, sold out night in December, we’re doing Good Time: Good Enough again to meet the demands of an adoring public. Some of the same japes, plus some new stuff, all (still) Good Enough!

GOOD TIME is not just a show, it’s a night out.  A place to revel in weirdness, whimsy and wildness.

Produced by a collective of performers, producers, comedians and creatives who love exciting stages and never want the night to end, we’re here to create one to remember.  A night for fun.  A night for watching brilliant people do brilliant stuff, and having a proper dance afterwards.

As the looming spectre of sequel slump watches over us, the theme of our night will be GOOD ENOUGH…

Who needs excellence when good enough will do? Join us for an evening that bravely refuses to aim too high. These are stories of people striving (half-heartedly), settling (enthusiastically), and learning to embrace mediocrity in all its glory.

What does it mean to be good enough and do you really care? This is theatre for anyone who’s ever thought, meh, close enough.

@goodtime_productions

KDC ScratchNight: March 2026

We’re looking for new scripts by budding playwrights in our community to showcase at the next KDC ScratchNight on 6 March 2026. Scripts should be 10-15 minutes long and be suitable for a script-in-hand reading (so nothing too demanding regarding sets and props). Extracts from longer works or full pieces are welcomed. We ask writers to be available to attend a rehearsal the week leading up to 6 March, as well as the ScratchNight itself in London. 

Please send pieces to Stephen Reimer (Artistic Director – stephen@kdctheatre.com) by Friday 13 February. Include a brief introduction to your piece and a bit about yourself and your past involvement with KDC Theatre.

The Misanthrope


KDC Theatre presents “The Misanthrope”, based on the play by Molière and adapted by Matthew Partridge
Directed by Angelika Michitsch

24-28 March 2026
Barons Court Theatre

About

Corruption, intrigue, deception and love. 

Molière’s classic comedy about lies, hypocrisy and what happens when the person we desire is the person we most dislike – this time played out in a seedy cocktail bar in fictional Maghrebia during the 2011 Arab Spring. Alex West, a truth-telling journalist in love with the unprincipled Céline, comes up against Oronte, a sleazy local politician who will stop at nothing to further his career, and a rival for Céline’s affections. How will Alex negotiate the entanglements of twisted political and emotional affairs?  

Cast:
Kristen: Nelena Paparisva
Oronte: Ben Anadolu
Alex West: Jack Curtin
Lauren: Anya Smith-Roman
Celine: Katie Francis
Gregory: Randy Brown
Ben: Marshall Camden
Joan: Harleen Bahra

Creative team:
Director: Angelika Michitsch
Assistant director: Matthew Partridge
Sound/Light: Jennie Foot

The Golden Dragon

KDC Theatre presents “The Golden Dragon” by Roland Schimmelpfennig and translated by David Tushingham
Directed by Alexander Kampmann

14-18 April 2026
Drayton Arms Theatre

About

Five cooks in the small kitchen of The Golden Dragon.
They are immigrants.
They are illegal.
They have no papers. 

And while they struggle in the kitchen, the people around them have no idea what is happening: The grandfather, his granddaughter, her boy friend, the man in the striped shirt, all of them have their own hardship, hidden behind the doors of their apartments. And the shopkeeper, Hans, really has something to hide.

The Golden Dragon is a play about anonymity in big cities, the neighbours we hardly know. About the people who don’t even exist on paper. A play about the misery hidden under the surface.

Cast:
The Young Man: Ethan Solanki
The Young Woman: Carolina Penco Salvi
The Man: Max Orel
The Man Over Sixty: Clovis Parker-Jervis
The Woman Over Sixty: Jenni Wredden

Creative team:
Director: Alexander Kampmann
Assistant Director: Azul Alysum

Spring season 2026 auditions

Announcing auditions for actors for our spring 2026 productions! We have two shows in spring 2026, and you can audition for both:

The Misanthrope
Based on the play by Molière and adapted by Matthew Partridge
Directed by Angelika Michitsch
Staged at Barons Court Theatre from 24 to 28 March 2026.
Audition notice

The Golden Dragon
Written by Roland Schimmelpfennig
Translated by David Tushingham
Directed by Alexander Kampmann
Staged at Drayton Arms Theatre from 14 to 18 April 2026.
Audition notice

Auditions are free and open to all. Please pick one of the dates to attend and read the audition notices carefully to prepare.

Don’t forget to fill out the audition form before you audition!

Dates: Monday 19 January or Thursday 22 January
Time: 6.45pm welcome and registration to ~10pm
Location: Theatre Deli, 107 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 4AF

Recalls by invitation are Saturday 24 January, 10am-3pm at Theatre Deli.

If you’d like to hear the directors speak about their productions and ask them any questions, you can meet them at the KDC Spring 2026 Season Launch on Thursday 15 January 2026, 7pm at Theatre Deli. You can also talk to them about getting involved in other backstage ways.

To help us manage numbers, if you’re planning to come to our Season Launch, please RSVP at the link here.

We look forward to seeing you at auditions soon!

Jan-Feb 2026 Workshops

In addition to stage shows, KDC Theatre also offers a programme of masterclasses and workshops. The programme evolves regularly so keep checking back on the schedule below, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook, or Instagram.

Workshops in Jan/Feb 2026:

Stage Combat

Have you ever wondered how actors fight on stage without hurting each other? This masterclass will reveal all the secrets! How to grab someone by the hair, punch a person in the face, fight another person hand-to-hand, and how to be on the receiving end of it convincingly. Performance Combat Instructor & Coordinator Katy Treble will walk you through stage combat step by step so you can put on an amazing stage fight in your next production.

This masterclass is open to everyone with an interest in stage combat; directors, actors, choreographers, writers, and everyone else. Please wear comfortable clothing you can move around in.

Spaces are limited so book now! Please book your slot HERE.

Date: Thursday 05 February 2026
Time: 7-9.30pm
Location: Theatre Deli, Leadenhall
Tickets: £20 / £18 for KDC members

Kill Local

KDC Theatre presents “Kill Local” by Mat Smart
Directed by Saskia van ‘t Hoff

2 – 6 December 2025
Barons Court Theatre

About

Sheila and Abigail work for their mother’s small family business. Sheila’s job used to be a source of joy and exhilaration and fulfilment for her, but a chance encounter with an old classmate has her questioning everything. But when you’re an assassin for hire, being distracted by an existential crisis means getting sloppy, and getting sloppy means getting killed.

Kill Local is a pitch-black comedy about blood ties, revenge, and trying to get unstuck – especially when your life is dedicated to ending others’. Think Tarantino meets Lost in Translation.

Cast:
Todd: Simon Berry
Sheila: Olivia Cordell
Abigail: Nikki Zhao
Gloria: Julia Blyth
Ami: Katie Price

Creative team:
Director: Saskia van ‘t Hoff
Assistant Director: Azul Alysum
Fight Direction: Katy Treble
Stage Manager: Samuel Bagnall
Production & Technical Support: Cassandra Downs
Production Support: Liliana Barbero

Speaking in Tongues

KDC Theatre presents “Speaking in Tongues” by Andrew Bovell
Directed by Dominic Short

18 – 22 November 2025
Hen & Chickens Theatre

About

Nine parallel lives – interlocked by 4 infidelities, 1 missing person and a mysterious stiletto – are woven through a fragmented series of confessionals and interrogations that gradually reveal a darker side of human nature.

Blends sharp psychological insight with a bold, theatrical structure. At its heart, it’s about connection—missed, broken, rediscovered—and how our lives overlap in ways we don’t always see.

Cast:
Leon: Thom Short
Sonja: Aisha Noreen
Pete: Jack Curtin
Jane: Lucy Harper
Neil: Luke Brown
Sarah: Sophie Vroom
Nick: Gabriel Romero Day
Valerie: Jacky Rowland
John: Steve Grist

Creative team:
Director: Dominic Short
Assistant Director: Flick Hemming

KDC Theatre Scratch Night

KDC Theatre Scratch Night

Thursday 23 October 2025, 19:30
The Castle, E1 1LN

About

ScratchNight is a celebration of new writing and the KDC community: its actors, directors and, of course, the writers. Join us for an evening of script-in-hand performances of brand new works: giving writers a chance to hear their words read aloud by a talented gang of actors, under the direction of budding KDC directors.

The plays:

  • Sorry for the Inconvenience” by Aouda Ketrouci
  • NewsRightNow Dot Com” by Robert Emlyn Slater
  • The Seal” by Iain Prest
  • The Risotto is Burning” by Sophie Underwood

Performances are followed by audience feedback and discussion, moderated by KDC’s Artistic Director Stephen Reimer.

Cast:

Sorry for the Inconvenience
by Aouda Ketrouci

Directed by James Taverner
MIX – Jen Zhao
JORDAN – Celeste North Finocchi
HUDDLE/NICK – Theo Tompkins
REP – Helen Dickens
OPS MANAGER – Anja Fahlenkamp

NewsRightNow Dot Com
by Robert Emlyn Slater

Directed by Janina Enrile
WRITER – Karl Duckworth
EDITOR – Grace Over
AMANDA – Sophie Bareford
SALLY – Sarah Berryman
JAMES – Clovis Parker-Jervis
PAUL – Nikos Kipouros

The Seal
by Iain Prest

Directed by Dianna Kessler
TOM – Theo Tompkins
MATT – Harry York

The Risotto is Burning
by Sophie Underwood

Directed by Flick Hemming
ANNABELLE – Lillie Barlow
BENJAMIN – Nikos Kipouros
LEAH – Nina Holland-Smith
LAYLA – Maia Codabaccus
MADDIE/CHARLIE – Molly Stewart-Murray

KDC Theatre Autumn 2025 Season Launch

Want to learn about KDC Theatre and our two upcoming Autumn 2025 shows? Come along to KDC’s Season Launch at the Trinity Bell, Creechurch Lane at 7pm on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 (please note change in location!)

KDC SUMMER SEASON LAUNCH

Tuesday 2nd September 2025, 7pm
Trinity Bell pub
18-22 Creechurch Lane, London, EC3A 5AY

Hear the showrunner and directors talk about the production and answer your questions. You can also find out more about getting involved with KDC Theatre, including backstage roles.

To help us manage numbers, please let us know you’re coming by filling in this short form. Feel free to come along and meet the team!