Production 2025 – Jekyll and Hyde Our last school production took place across four evenings, in February 2025. Jekyll and Hyde, when compared to recent productions (Cry-Baby the Musical, 2024; The 39 Steps, 2023; Beauty and the Beast, 2022), demanded something different of our students. The play was full of big emotions and moments of high tension. The cast, crew and design team did a fantastic job in applying their skills and techniques, in so many areas of theatre production. As a result, they were successful in building some very mature and atmospheric moments on stage.   We were incredibly lucky to hear from Neil Bartlett, the playwright of this adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde. Bartlett, who has had a long career working in theatre as a director, performer and writer, congratulated our students on their successful run:   “…I hope the experience has given you a real feeling of what it is like to be part of a creative team, where all the different parts and people work together to support each other, both in the rehearsals and in the shows themselves. Thank you all for working so hard to bring my script to life - I know from having done the script myself how much energy everyone has to put out to make this particular story work with all its twists and turns and emotions…” Bartlett’s comments reflect on the importance of working together; a prominent strength among our Production 2025 students. Their absolutely exceptional ability to pull together was a notable feature of this production.   “I just wanted to congratulate the students involved in this years’ Production of Jekyll & Hyde. Quite possibly the most magnificent school production I have attended! I was gripped from start to finish. The acting from the students was phenomenal!!” -Audience member   Click HERE for photos.   Production 2026 You can expect a musical production in February 2026, the vote for which will be taking place very soon. Watch this space to find out what comes next…

About KTS Productions

The annual school production at KTS is a great opportunity for so many of our students to work together to create something exciting. 

Students are responsible for many elements of the production – performance, design, technical and front of house.  

Production projects begin with auditions in the June/July of each academic year. The cast is then selected, and parts allocated before the end of the term in readiness for the next academic year’s production. We then run a second round of auditions in September for our new Year 7 students. 

Rehearsals begin in September and will run until performance week in February. Along the way we recruit many more students to support the design and technical elements of performance. 

A significant event in the school calendar, the production is always a memorable part of the year for those involved. Students get to develop their skills, grow their confidence, make new friends and share their work very publicly.  

 I have been involved in the production almost every year since being here and it is honestly the highlight of every year. Doing the shows has made me a much more confident person and I have built friendships which I will have forever.’
- Izzy  

I've been doing school productions since year 8 and every year is different, it gives you an opportunity to socialise with different year groups and you make new friends. This year has been especially stressful, learning all the songs and dances but it’s been the best! I’ve had an amazing time working with lots of different people.
- Kirsty-Anne  

At first the large scale of the performance can frighten some people away from getting involved, but if you have the chance then you'd be making a mistake not going for a role in any of the school's productions in the future.
- Alex

While it's been no easy feat, we as a collective have loved every second and are more than proud to say we have been involved.
- Henry

I have thoroughly enjoyed the productions. It's a fabulous way for the school to be brought together!!
- Kayleigh

School productions are always enjoyable, especially being in the tech team.

- Emily

I love going to every rehearsal, they are the best part of my week!
- Alex

‘Being part of the production is such a great experience! You get to work with some of the best people and make even better friends. It's such a great way to build your confidence and feel the thrill of being on stage.’ 
 - Adela

‘It really doesn't matter who you are (you may not even like acting) but the productions have a place for everyone to get involved, from hair and makeup to set design and lighting.’
- Lucy

‘It’s like a second family. That’s the best I can say.’
- Joseph

Want to get involved?

For students... Listen for notices and announcements in the summer term if you would like to get involved in the next production in any way at all. Alternatively, you can express your interest to Mrs Spurling. 

For the community... If you feel you have a skill or resource you would like to contribute to the next school production, we would love to hear from you. 
Please email Mrs Brewer. 

Previous Productions

2025 – Jekyll and Hyde by Louis Stevenson, adapted for the stage by Neil Bartlett

2024 – Cry-Baby by Mark O’Donnell, Thomas Meehan, David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger

2023 – The 39 Steps adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock.

2022 – Beauty and the Beast by Linda Woolverton, Howard Ashman &Tim Rice and Alan Menken

2020 – FAME by Fernandez, Levy and Margoshes 

2019 – The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol, adapted by David Harrower 

2018 – The Wizard of Oz by L.Frank Baum, adapted by Frank Gabrielson 

2017 – The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, adapted for stage by Alan Bennett 

2016 – Fiddler on the Roof 

2015 – The Crucible 

2014 – The Sound of Music 

2012 – Nicholas Nickleby 

2011 – Sweet Charity 

2010 – The Comedy of Errors