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

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
Production Support: Liliana Barbero

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!

Autumn season 2025 auditions

Announcing auditions for actors for our autumn 2025 production! We have two shows in autumn 2025, and you can audition for both:

Speaking in Tongues
Written by Andrew Bovell
Directed by Dominic Short
Staged at Hen & Chickens Theatre from 18 to 22 November 2025
Audition notice

Kill Local
Written by Mat Smart
Directed by Saskia van ‘t Hoff
Staged at Barons Court Theatre from 2 to 6 December 2025
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: First round by self-tape for those that have already registered (original in-person auditions on 9th/11th September were cancelled due to transport strikes)
Time: 6.45pm welcome and registration to ~10pm
Location: Cockpit Theatre, Gateforth St, London NW8 8EH

Recalls by invitation are Saturday 13 September 2025, 2-6pm at Cockpit Theatre.

If you’d like to hear the directors speak about their productions and ask them any questions, you can meet them at the KDC Autumn Season Launch on Tuesday 2 September 2025, 7pm at the Trinity Bell pub, 18-22 Creechurch Lane, London, EC3A 5AY (please note change in venue!). 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!