Douglas Baker

Review: SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 6, 2026

Kurt Vonnegut’s anti-war sci-fi is probably one of the most censored novels of the 20th century. Published in 1969, it’s a methodical indictment of war and a sharp critique of traditional American values. The book has been reproached for its obscene and graphic writing, the exact same reasons why it remains such a relevant and uncompromising piece of literature. Eric Simonson’s acclaimed adaptation barges into Southwark Playhouse with its unyielding message. Director Douglas Baker reinforces the story’s nature as a parable of resistance and a cautionary tale against the dehumanising practices of warfare.

SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE Will Come to Southwark Playhouse Borough This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026

So It Goes Theatre's double Offie Award-winning adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE transfers to Southwark Playhouse Borough for a five-week run from 3 June to 4 July 2026, following its sell-out premiere at Brockley Jack Theatre in 2024.

Protein Brings THE MAGIC FLUTE to DanceEast, Ipswich and The Place, London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025

This Christmas, Protein will present the world premiere of its highly anticipated new dance-theatre adaptation of Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute, at DanceEast, Ipswich and The Place, London.

Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!

THE GOSPEL SOUL OF ELVIS to be Presented at Lake Country Playhouse This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023

'The Gospel Soul of Elvis,' inspired by true events, will be performed with amazing music by seasoned actors and singers. It soon will regionally debut at the oldest continuously operating theatre in Texas - the historic Lake Country Playhouse.

Cast Announced For THE SLEEPING SWORD At The Watermill
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022

Full casting and creative team have been announced for the new production of Michael Morpurgo's THE SLEEPING SWORD, adapted by Tatty Hennessy, and directed by Lucy Jane Atkinson, which will play at The Watermill from Thursday 27 October to Saturday 5 November.  

Review: THE WOMAN WHO AMUSES HERSELF, Jack Studio Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 15, 2022

A splendid central performance illuminates a play full of humour that also smuggles in deeper considerations on the character of art in a changing world