New writing call-out, Full Stack is back!

Full Stack competition

The Full Stack project is KDC Theatre’s new writing competition and anthology show.

Each year we set a new theme and brief, and invite writers to submit new short plays. The winning scripts will make up our Full Stack summer show; an anthology production of 6-8 short plays, staged at one of the London venues KDC Theatre work with.

The summer show takes place in June/July and runs for 5 nights.

And our new brief and the submission window is now open! Please read the brief carefully and get writing – we will announce winners after the submission window closes.

Spring season auditions

The holiday period isn’t just an exciting time because of mince pies and fireworks, but also because it’s the start to the auditions of KDC Theatre’s spring season!

The details

This spring season we will be staging Slither by Carson Kreitzer, directed by Sarah Beebe, and The Bus by Stanislav Stratiev, directed by Stephen Reimer. If you were at our Christmas Quiz, you were one of the lucky ones to get a very brief sneak peak but fear not – the rest of you now get access to the audition notices too!

Audition notice: Slither
Audition notice: The Bus

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

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

Dates: 17 and 18 January 2023
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Location: Theatre Deli Leadenhall, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF, London

We look forward to seeing you there!

KDC Quizmas is back!

Get quizzing on Tuesday 6 December at The Drayton Arms SW5 0LJ

KDC Theatre’s annual Christmas quiz will be on Tuesday 6 December 2022 at The Drayton Arms, 153 Old Brompton Road, London, SW5 0LJ. 7pm arrivals for a 7.30pm quiz start.

Bring your own quiz team (up to 6 players) or come along and we’ll set you up with a team.

Open to KDC members, friends, family, housemates, significant others and emotional support geckos.

RSVP

KDC’s New Writing Group is back!

Get your application in by 11 November to join the programme of monthly meetings, culminating in a rehearsed reading performance. First session on 17 November at Theatre Deli Leadenhall.

The New Writing Group meets for 5 monthly working sessions, focusing on:

  • Developing existing work further
  • Inspiring new writing through exercises and briefs
  • Teaching writing techniques and dramaturgy
  • Preparing writers for working on productions of their work
  • Providing a support network of other writers

The sessions will be at Theatre Deli Leadenhall, and supported by a closed Facebook group for the writers.

The season culminates in a rehearsed readings night, where each writer will be able to showcase a piece of their work.

Applications are now open

The New Writing Group is open via a short application process. Please go HERE for more information and the application form. Applications close on 11 November.

Dates of monthly sessions

  • Thursday, 17 November 2022
  • Thursday, 15 December 2022
  • Thursday, 19 January 2023
  • Thursday, 16 February 2023
  • Thursday, 16 March 2023.

We have a cast!

After a fantastic week of auditions, we are now well into rehearsals for our Autumn season so it is time to announce the casts for Henry IV and Chatroom!

Read on for all the details:

Henry IV

Archbishop of York / Peto – Gwendolyn Blangy
Earl of Northumberland / Bardolph – Iacopo Farusi
Earl of Westmoreland – David Lindley-Pilley
Earl of Worcester – Govind Hodgson
Harry ‘Hotspur’ Percy – Josie Stephens
Lady Percy / Lancaster – Ditta Demeter
King Henry IV – David Pearson
Poins / Lord Hastings – Benjamin Gustilo
Prince Hal – Calvin Crawley
Sir John Falstaff – Jon Foster
Sir Richard Vernon – Peter Cabrera

Chatroom

Jim – David Whelan
Eva – Katie-Jayne Mainwood
Laura – Molly Millar
William – Oliver  Jones
Jack – Rhys Pearson-Shaul
Emily – Saffy  Andrews

Video: Saskia on directing Enda Walsh’s Chatroom

Watch our video from KDC director, Saskia van ‘t Hoff as she tells you about her take on Chatroom, by Enda Walsh. Last chance to audition:14 September.

Click to view the video: Saskia talks about Chatroom

Missed out on meeting our directors at the KDC Season Launch? We’ve got you covered. Hear from one of our Autumn Season directors, Saskia van ‘t Hoff as she tells you about her take on Chatroom, and how you can get involved.

Auditions are free and open to all. Please pick one of the dates and read the audition notices to prepare. Don’t forget to fill out the audition form before you audition!

Audition notice: Chatroom

Dates: 12 and 14 September 2022

Time: 7pm – 10pm

Location: Theatre Deli Leadenhall, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF, London

Come along on one night to audition for two plays.

You can also audition for our other play this season on the same night. Read the Audition Notice for Henry IV, directed by Nick Mouton.

Video: Will Shakes (and director Nick)

Watch our video from KDC director, Nick Mouton as he tells you about his take on Henry IV. Auditions are on 12 and 14 September.

Missed out on meeting our directors at the KDC Season Launch? We’ve got you covered. Hear from one of our Autumn Season directors, Nick Mouton as he tells you about his take on Henry IV, and how you can get involved.

Auditions are free and open to all. Please pick one of the dates and read the audition notices to prepare. Don’t forget to fill out the audition form before you audition!

Audition notice: Henry IV

Dates: 12 and 14 September 2022

Time: 7pm – 10pm

Location: Theatre Deli Leadenhall, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF, London

Come along on one night to audition for two plays.

You can also audition for our other play this season on the same night. Read the Audition notice for Chatroom, written by Enda Walsh directed by Saskia van ‘t Hoff here.

KDC Season Launch – Meet the Directors

KDC invites you to our Autumn Season Launch. Meet the directors on 6 Sept.

This autumn, KDC invites you to audition for two shows: Chatroom written by Enda Walsh, and Shakespeare’s Henry IV.

Want to learn more? Come along to KDC’s Season Launch at the new Theatre Deli Bar, at the Leadenhall space at 7.30pm on Tuesday 6 September.

KDC aUtumn SEASON LAUNCH

Tuesday 6 Sept, 7.30pm
Theatre Deli Leadenhall bar
107 Leadenhall St, London EC3A 4AF

Hear the directors speak about their productions and answer your questions at the Season Launch. You can also talk to them about getting involved in other backstage ways.

Add the Season Launch to your calendar

Read the audition notices and find out about audition dates here.

Auditions for our 2022 Autumn season

Jumping for joy

It is that time of year again: Auditions! This autumn season we will be staging Henry IV, adapted by director Nick Mouton, and Chatroom, written by Enda Walsh.

Auditions are free and open to all. Please pick one of the dates and read the audition notices to prepare. Don’t forget to fill out the audition form before you audition!

Dates: 12 and 14 September 2022

Time: 7pm – 10pm

Location: Theatre Deli Leadenhall, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF, London

Audition notice: Henry IV

Audition notice: Chatroom

We’ll see you there!

Imprints to Edinburgh Fringe

Our hit devised show from last April is going to the Edinburgh Fringe this month! It’s been retooled into a tight 1-act and will be on 15-20 August. Massive good luck to all involved, hope you have a great time spreading our creation to the world.

If you’re going to be in Edinburgh, come see us! Tickets available now