This year we are proud to be celebrating 100 years of producing theatre in Kings Langley.Our society was founded in 1925 by John Kingston, a relative newcomer to the village at that time. John moved to Kings Langley from Cranfield, Bedfordshire in 1923, and had a reputation for having organised entertainments during the war which led to him being asked to produce a variety show in the village.The very first…
Our KLP newsletter editor caught up with Carolyne Bevan, the director of our upcoming production of Frankenstein to find out more. Frankenstein play, film, book etc has many incarnations. Why have you chosen this one?I looked at lots of versions but this one just spoke to me. It’s a fairly new adaptation written in 2019 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of publication of the book. It places Mary Shelley firmly…
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by Rona Munro – 6th – 8th March 2025 Step into the world of gothic horror and scientific ambition with Rona Munro’s gripping adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless masterpiece, Frankenstein. Told through the eyes of Mary Shelley herself, this electrifying stage production adds a unique layer to the classic tale, offering a fresh perspective on the story’s creation and the themes that haunted its author. In Munro’s…
Get the encyclopedia’s out, jump onto Wikipedia, study those atlases and get swotting up, because………….It’s Back !!!Quiz@TheClub !! KLP Quiz Night, 21st February at the Kings Langley Services ClubDon’t miss out, get your tables reserved early. £7 per person, max 6 people per team. For tickets contact Mickey Goane on 07711 848256
With less that 4 weeks to go till lights go up on our annual Pantomime rehearsals are well under way. This year we are presenting Alice in Wonderland by Tom Whalley from the 4th-7th December. Treat your family this festive season to a fab night out, full of music, fun and laughter. The Saturday matinee is almost sold out, but we have tickets left for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and the…
Rehearsals are well underway for our annual Panto. This year we will be presenting Alice in Wonderland by Tom Whalley from the 4th-7th December. Our KLP newsletter editor reached out to Craig, our director to find out how it was going. What a glutton for public for punishment, why did you agree to direct your 2nd KLP Panto? Last year’s show was such a triumph, and we came away with…
All are welcome to join us at our fabulous Quiz Night on Friday 18th October at Kings Langley Services Club. Doors open at 7:30pm with the quiz stating at 8:00pm. Tickets are £7 per person, with teams of up to 6 players welcome. Contact Mickey on 07711 848256 to book your tickets.
We will be holding our annual Jumble Sale on Saturday September the 28th at Kings Langley Community Centre, WD4 8ET. Doors open at 2pm, with an entrance fee of just 50p. Save up your spare change and join us for our usual fantastic selection of clothing, books, bric-a-brac and toys PLUS refreshments including home-made cakes.
Have you ever wondered how to light a show? Join us this September the 8th for our first ‘Lighting Workshop’ with lighting designer, Ron Balmforth to learn how to make the magic behind the scenes. All welcome. You will have the opportunity to learn about different types of stage lighting, how to set it up, an introduction to the lighting desk and more! To register your interest, email ron.balmforth@btinternet.com with…
As a group we are fortunate enough to have our own studio, where we keep our store of costumes, props and build our sets. As well as using them for our own shows we hire these out to performing groups, schools, filming companies or individuals. Anyone looking for period clothing or fancy dress! We have a large collection of costumes from all eras, plus shoes, hats and accessories. As well…
