K-Squared Productions Ltd

05/02/2024

Tickets are now on sale for our latest production at the King's Head Theatre!

Exploring the dynamics of power and art, Turning the Screw is a fascinating and nuanced exploration of a key point in the life of composer Benjamin Britten and his relationships with boys.

It's 1950s Britain and 'pink panic' is on the rise. As the government is trying to crack down on ‘high profile homosexuals’, Britten is writing a new opera based on Henry James’ novella ‘The Turn of the Screw’. As he grapples with the melodies, and his own sexuality, he welcomes choirboy David Hemmings into the home he shares with his partner Peter Pears. Britten takes Hemmings under his wing for private lessons; to sing out loud, for the first time, the opera he is writing.

But this innocent relationship between Britten and Hemmings soon turns into an obsession and the ‘curious story’ on which the opera is based begins to bleed into their shared reality. This award winning play speaks to historic power imbalances within the arts, living with the knowledge that someone has the power to make or break you.

Established in 1970, King's Head Theatre in Islington, north London is passionate about new & emerging artists.

20/01/2024

Had a great chat about the play with Means Happy Digital magazine!

What's on in London: Turning the Screw. An exploration of the life of Benjamin Britten.

11/01/2024

We shall be making the casting announcement for "Turning the Screw" at the New King's Head Theatre next week so watch this space!

Established in 1970, King's Head Theatre in Islington, north London is passionate about new & emerging artists.

16/11/2023

Delighted to announce that "Turning the Screw" is coming to the King's Head Theatre as part of their inaugural season.

It's 1954 and Benjamin Britten's is working on a new opera. "The Turn of the Screw". He's in an illegal gay relationship and cannot draw attention to himself. Yet, the star of the opera, a roguish choirboy moves into the house he shares with his partner Peter Pears. Kevin Kelly's new play begs the question: how do you say NO to those in power?

Tickets are here ->

Established in 1970, King's Head Theatre in Islington, north London is passionate about new & emerging artists.

04/09/2023

04/09/2023

12/07/2023

Pictures from our production of "The Battle of Bamber Bridge" on the 80th Anniversary

10/07/2023

Here's a video made by my brilliant husband, Paul Thurtle, with some highlights from the performance of "The Battle of Bamber Bridge" on 24th June 2023, 80 years to the day since the Battle.

14/06/2023

The Kickstarter is now LIVE for our new production, a dramatic retelling of one of the last mutinies on British Soil!

A dramatic reenactment of a moment of hidden history, 80 years to the day it happened