Author: Sally-Anne Rafferty

Posted on: January 14, 2020 Posted by: Sally-Anne Rafferty Comments: 0

Thanks to our Pantomime audiences!

We’d like to extend a BIG thank you to all our audiences who joined us for Cinderella this year, and really made it an enjoyable experience for all. Pantomime is the type of show that we genuinely could not do without you – what would we do without all the ‘it’s behind you’, ‘oh no it isn’t’ and the song sheet at the end? We had a few large groups…

Posted on: December 15, 2019 Posted by: Sally-Anne Rafferty Comments: 0

Interview with our director

To learn a bit more about our up-coming producton of Cinderella, our KLP News editor interviewed Rebecca, our director. You are a glutton for punishment, why take on a huge commitment that is panto? You are right a pantomime is an enormous commitment! Listening to an audience laugh at the corny jokes, seeing children’s’ reactions to a live theatre experience is worth all the blood, sweat and tears.  Cinderella is…

Posted on: October 6, 2019 Posted by: Sally-Anne Rafferty Comments: 0

Tickets on sale for Kings Langley Panto

Tickets are already on sale for our magical production of Cinderella by Chris Jordan, due to hit the stage from the 9th-11 January. The timeless tale of laughter, magic and true love!Left at home by the ugliest of sisters, Cinders cannot go to the ball. However, with the help of her Fairy Godmother and brilliant buffoonery from Buttons, the most exciting night of her life can begin … We have…

Posted on: October 6, 2019 Posted by: Sally-Anne Rafferty Comments: 0

Move in day for Neighbourhood Watch

We had a good turnout, the rain held off, bacon sandwiches were enjoyed by all and the set is now taking shape for our upcoming performances of Neighbourhood Watch. Speaking of neighbours, it’s always interesting to note the looks on our neighbours faces as we walk across the road laden with furniture, costumes and strange props – what must they think of us on a Sunday morning? We were joined…

Posted on: October 6, 2019 Posted by: Sally-Anne Rafferty Comments: 0

Why do we do Amdram?

Have you ever wondered why people get involved in Amdram when they have such busy lives? Listen in to this interview with Rebecca and Sally-Anne at Radio Dacorum to find out what they have to say. In this conversation with Leslie Tate, the talk all about the KLP, how they got involved, what motivates them and choose a song inspired by each of our shows this season.

Posted on: September 20, 2019 Posted by: Sally-Anne Rafferty Comments: 0

Alan Ayckbourn’s Neighbourhood Watch

With less than 4 weeks to go until opening night, we are on the way to bringing you our next offering from the fabulous Alan Ayckbourn. An insight into a cosy suburban community packed with interesting characters faced with the threat of crime taking over their idyllic existence. What begins as a well intentioned idea soon spirals into something much darker threatening to take everybody with it. Rehearsals are under…

Posted on: September 1, 2019 Posted by: Sally-Anne Rafferty Comments: 0

Rehearsals begin for our next show

17th – 19th October 2019 Neighbourhood Watch by Alan Ayckbourn Brother and sister Martin and Hilda Massie live together, leading a quiet, Christian existence in the confines of the Bluebell Hill Development. Just as they are preparing for a housewarming gathering, their peace is shattered by a young trespasser in their garden. The Massies’ neighbours congregate in their living room and together they agree to form a neighbourhood watch group…

Posted on: August 9, 2019 Posted by: Sally-Anne Rafferty Comments: 0

Awards

We’re not usually ones to blow our own trumpets, but every so often it doesn’t do any harm. Here in the KLP we do what we do for the sheer love of it (and we really love what we do). There is no financial reward or glory – other than the fabulous applause at the end of a performance, which is why it’s so special when we do get recognised…

Posted on: August 6, 2019 Posted by: Sally-Anne Rafferty Comments: 0

Box Office open for our new season!

The casting is complete and tickets are now on sale for our new season of shows. Take a look at the details below, and click on the Box Office link above to book those seats. As a special treat for all you regular audience members out there, we have an early-bird booking offer for all tickets sold in August. Add the code ‘EARLYBIRD’ at the end of the box office…

Posted on: July 5, 2019 Posted by: Sally-Anne Rafferty Comments: 0

Don’t miss our Auditions

We cast our shows once a year, and our annual auditions are nearly upon us. We have already had two read-throughs, and have the other two next week followed by the auditions from the 15th to 27th July. All welcome. Don’t miss out. Monday 1st Neigbourhood watch reading Thursday 4th Panto reading Monday 8th Lieutenant of Inishmore reading Thursday 11th Urinetown reading Monday 15th Neighbourhood Watch audition Thursday 18th Panto…