The definitive insight into the real life of Britain's most notorious gangsters, from their trusted official biographer.
For decades they were feared as the ultimate criminal gang lords of the London underworld, but their reign of terror came crashing to an end when in 1969 both Ronnie and Reggie Kray were given life sentences by a judge at the Old Bailey. Reggie went on to serve decades in some of the toughest prisons in the country, while Ronnie became a patient at Broadmoor with an insanity that was only kept under control by massive doses of drugs.
TV legend Fred Dinenage was chosen by the twins to tell their official story, and he became one of the very few people allowed into their inner circle. Fred gained an unparalleled insight into the real lives of the legendary kings of crime, and in this show, he reveals stories and situations for the first time that have never been told publicly before.
Join Fred in person as he discloses what it was like to venture into some of Britain's toughest institutions and meet the most foreboding twins in criminal history, who other journalists just couldn’t get close to. You'll hear stories that will fascinate and intrigue, while learning about the gritty reality of being a gangster in the criminal underworld of the swinging 60s, from the only man they trusted to tell their tale.
RON KRAY’S MESSAGE FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE
In a recording discovered by legendary TV presenter Fred Dinenage, the croaky but immediately recognisable voice of former London crime king Ron Kray delivers a chilling message for children of today who may be considering a life of crime.
“Many people who have read our books, may think we’ve had a glamourous life, but I advise any young people today not to get into any trouble because it will only bring them a life of misery. I hope people will look again at Broadmoor and the people who are here. I have also made the governor look again at my brother Reg who has been like this for more than 25 years, it’s time he had justice. Good luck to you and thank you for your support, I wish I could be with you. One day with any luck I will be, all the best… Ron Kray.”
The recordings were kept by accident on an old tape inside the original dictaphone Fred used to record his meetings with Ronnie at Broadmoor hospital for the insane, while compiling their official biography as personally authorised by the twins. The tape also contains an extensive interview with Fred where Ronnie discusses his views on painting, poetry and punch-ups. Clips from this incredibly exclusive recording will be revealed on Fred’s new tour about his time working with the twins.
Age Rating: Suitable for 16+.
Tickets are available now in person and via phone at the Box Office on 01527 65203 priced at £28.50 (inclusive of a £1.50 booking fee). The Box Office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:30am - 4:30pm, or you can purchase your seats online.
The definitive insight into the real life of Britain's most notorious gangsters, from their trusted official biographer.
For decades they were feared as the ultimate criminal gang lords of the London underworld, but their reign of terror came crashing to an end when in 1969 both Ronnie and Reggie Kray were given life sentences by a judge at the Old Bailey. Reggie went on to serve decades in some of the toughest prisons in the country, while Ronnie became a patient at Broadmoor with an insanity that was only kept under control by massive doses of drugs.
TV legend Fred Dinenage was chosen by the twins to tell their official story, and he became one of the very few people allowed into their inner circle. Fred gained an unparalleled insight into the real lives of the legendary kings of crime, and in this show, he reveals stories and situations for the first time that have never been told publicly before.
Join Fred in person as he discloses what it was like to venture into some of Britain's toughest institutions and meet the most foreboding twins in criminal history, who other journalists just couldn’t get close to. You'll hear stories that will fascinate and intrigue, while learning about the gritty reality of being a gangster in the criminal underworld of the swinging 60s, from the only man they trusted to tell their tale.
RON KRAY’S MESSAGE FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE
In a recording discovered by legendary TV presenter Fred Dinenage, the croaky but immediately recognisable voice of former London crime king Ron Kray delivers a chilling message for children of today who may be considering a life of crime.
“Many people who have read our books, may think we’ve had a glamourous life, but I advise any young people today not to get into any trouble because it will only bring them a life of misery. I hope people will look again at Broadmoor and the people who are here. I have also made the governor look again at my brother Reg who has been like this for more than 25 years, it’s time he had justice. Good luck to you and thank you for your support, I wish I could be with you. One day with any luck I will be, all the best… Ron Kray.”
The recordings were kept by accident on an old tape inside the original dictaphone Fred used to record his meetings with Ronnie at Broadmoor hospital for the insane, while compiling their official biography as personally authorised by the twins. The tape also contains an extensive interview with Fred where Ronnie discusses his views on painting, poetry and punch-ups. Clips from this incredibly exclusive recording will be revealed on Fred’s new tour about his time working with the twins.
Age Rating: Suitable for 16+.
Tickets are available now in person and via phone at the Box Office on 01527 65203 priced at £28.50 (inclusive of a £1.50 booking fee). The Box Office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9:30am - 4:30pm, or you can purchase your seats online.