Miss Mingle – Abby Still
The Butler Didn’t Do It marks Abby’s second KDC production and she is thoroughly enjoying the whole KDC experience.
Having spent her teenage years in Cornwall as a regular am dram player and winner of the Best New Comer Award for the South West, she then went on to study Theatre and Performance at University. Having had a rest from the stage whilst focusing on her day job as a Production Director in corporate events, she is excited to be playing Miss Mingle for her second KDC show.
Dr Harrison/Simon Stevens – Qaisar Siddiqui
Qaisar is brand new to KDC, having turned down a starring role in the latest season of House of Cards, adding, quote, “I needed to star in something that was strictly clothing optional, and Kev – that’s what we call Kevin Spacey – was unwilling to accommodate.” When not bounding across the stage in a desperate bid to attract sympathy and Whatsapp addresses, Qaisar works for a social and economic justice organisation, eats avocadoes, rides the Jubilee line for fun, re-arranges red lego bricks, and spends 22 hours a day in the British Museum. Qaisar insists he is single by choice.
Georgia/Magda Humphreys – Hayley Cameron
Hayley is a recent UCL grad who probably spent more time doing plays and musicals at university than her degree. At UCL, Hayley appeared in shows such as How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Since graduating, she has appeared in The Kitchen Sink with Tower Theatre Company. She’s very excited to be appearing in her first show with KDC Theatre.
Professor Hudson/Roger Jones – Chris Stooke
Loved by young and old alike over a long career on the stage, Chris Stooke was last seen by KDC audiences in the chilling compendium piece, “What the Dickens”. A different side of Chris was more recently on show as Frank, the university lecturer, in “Educating Rita” at South London Theatre. “The Butler Didn’t Do It” gives Chris the chance to take on the role of another academic, the mysterious Professor Hudson.
Vicar/Sandy Johnson – Rebecca Berger
This is Rebecca’s first show with the KDC. After graduating at the University of Cape Town, she went on to study and act in Hong Kong and Los Angeles, until finally settling for cold, rainy London. Always a fan of Agatha Christie books and cocktails bars, she knew she just couldn’t let this opportunity slide….
Ex-Commissioner Herbert Potts/David Palmer – Ryan Yengo
This is Ryan’s first play with KDC and his first play outside school. Ryan currently studies Performing Arts at City of Westminster College where he is looking to become a better stage actor. Whenever Ryan isn’t learning lines he’s in his local booth sharpening his disc jockey skills a fun hobby he picked up a year ago.
Gloria Sampson (the actress)/Susan Wilson – Jessica Anderson
Jessica’s first acting experience was playing an abused child in a charity advert. Her return to a part which once again requires being slapped repeatedly has left her wondering what impression she tends to leave people with in auditions. This is her first production with KDC, and has greatly enjoyed watching Poirot as character research (though regrets the lack of a moustache to twiddle at dramatic moments).
Sister Augustine The Nun/Cheryl – Stephanie Okupniak-Vaughan
After intense study at the University of the Arts I regularly performed in Off Off Broad Street productions tackling challenging roles such as the mute, Kattrin, in Mother Courage. As my fame grew I broke under the media frenzy and spent four years travelling Essex. I supported myself by applying vagazzels to neon orange pseudo celebs and training sharks to sing. Playing Cheryl is my triumphant return to the stage after my brief hiatus. Being the lead is an expected honour and I’m thrilled to be on stage with my clothes on the whole time.
The Butler – Christopher O’Dea
Christopher O’Dea is in his second production for KDC with The Butler Didn’t Do It after performing in the 2013 Winter season’s production of Hamlet, bringing him that much closer to being a talentless nobody you’ve actually heard of. He studied English Literature with Drama and Theatre Studies at Aberystwyth University and tonight, he’ll be playing The Butler. He maintains his innocence.
Detective Morrison – Chris Davis
This is Chris’ first production with KDC and he is looking forward to being part of a fun ensemble. This is his first delve into the amateur dramatics world having directed and acted at University of Sussex in a number of productions including A Woman of No Importance, Educating Rita, Amadeus and his favourite role as Billy in The Goat where he got to kiss his father (not the real one!) on stage.