Southwark Playhouse Borough

DOG MOM to Make UK Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

EnActe Arts, America's largest South Asian theatre company, will bring Tate Elizabeth Hanyok's comedy DOG MOM to London's Southwark Playhouse Borough, following an Indian American divorcée who reluctantly takes in a stray dog.

REDCLIFFE Trailer Released Ahead of Southwark Playhouse Closing
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026

Southwark Playhouse released the official trailer for REDCLIFFE, Jordan Luke Gage's new musical based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold, depicting forbidden love and persecution in 18th-century Bristol.

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.

Video: How KENREX's Onstage Musician Performs a Live Soundtrack Every Night
by Michael Major - May 29, 2026

Go onstage at KENREX with Drama Desk Award winner John Patrick Elliott. Watch how one musician and one desk bring Skidmore to life through sound and music in the acclaimed Off-Broadway production.

Review: REDCLIFFE, Southwark Playhouse
by Clementine Scott - May 29, 2026

In early 1753, two men – a footman named William Critchard and a sailor named Richard Arnold – were arrested and executed for ‘buggery’ in the Bristol suburb of Redcliffe. The story, recently uncovered through court documents in local archives, is an unusually detailed account of the prosecution of homosexuality in Britain, and forms the basis of a new musical fable.

Full Cast Set For FIREBIRD at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Double Telling announced full casting for the first revival of Phil Davies' FIREBIRD, with Mollie Milne, Taqi Nazeer, and Kelise Gordon-Harrison set to perform at Southwark Playhouse Borough under director Marlie Haco.

Photos: REDCLIFFE In Rehearsal at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

New musical REDCLIFFE will receive its premiere production at Southwark Playhouse Borough from May 22 through July 4, 2026. Check out photos from inside rehearsal!

MONA LOSER Will Return to Southwark Playhouse for New Workshop Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

The team behind Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will reunite for new workshop performances of MONA LOSER at Southwark Playhouse Borough. The musical features a pop score by writing duo Kit Buchan and Jim Barne and direction by Tim Jackson.

Video: Jordan Luke Gage and Daniel Krikler Perform ‘A Million Things I Know’ From REDCLIFFE
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026

New video has been released of Jordan Luke Gage and Daniel Krikler performing “A Million Things I Know” from the new musical REDCLIFFE. The production, written by and starring Gage, is based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in 18th-century Bristol. REDCLIFFE will run at Southwark Playhouse Borough from May 22 through July 4, 2026.

Video: Jack Holden & Company Explain the True Crime Twists and Turns of KENREX
by Luka Vonier - May 7, 2026

The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX just had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, featuring Olivier Award winner Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott. Watch in this video as the team explains more of what the new play is all about. 

Photos: KENREX Opens Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from opening night here, featuring company members Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott, plus more stars.

Review Roundup: Jack Holden's KENREX Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

Two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, is now open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Read the reviews here!

REDCLIFFE Will Host Weekly Post-Show Q&A Sessions at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026

REDCLIFFE at Southwark Playhouse Borough announced weekly post-show Q&A sessions following Tuesday matinees, hosted by theatre podcast figures and industry voices, covering music, design, direction, and casting.

Interview: 'I Hope It Moves People The Way It Moves Me': Actor and Writer Jordan Luke Gage on His Highly Personal Journey Bringing REDCLIFFE to The Stage
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 22, 2026

After eight sold-out workshop performances at The Other Palace, the new musical, Redcliffe, arrives at Southwark Playhouse. The show, written and performed by Jordan Luke Gage, tells the story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold, an “epic tale of forbidden love during the persecution people faced for hundreds of years.” Recently, we had the chance to speak with Gage about the show and its upcoming run at Southwark Playhouse. We discussed how his best friend got him into the world of theatre, what the creative process has been like for Redcliffe and what he hopes audiences will take away from the show.

Photos: Inside the Celebration of KENREX's First Performance Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

New York City has officially welcomed two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, to the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from the show's celebration here!

Photos: Get a First Look at KENREX Off-Broadway at The Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Get a first look at photos of the two-time Olivier Award-winning KENREX, the thriller by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, which has its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

KENREX Off-Broadway to Offer $42 and $32 Tickets Through Lottery and Rush
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The two-time Olivier Award-winning American premiere of KENREX, the thriller by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, is launching digital lottery and in-person rush policies.

NIGHT CITY Will Come to Southwark Playhouse Borough This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

NIGHT CITY, a new play by Max Wilkinson directed by Ebenezer Bamgboye, will run at Southwark Playhouse Borough from September 9 to October 3, 2026, exploring London's gig economy through three intersecting stories.

Rob Houchen and Jordan Luke Gage Join West End Gala at Phoenix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026

Rob Houchen and Jordan Luke Gage headline a West End Gala Fundraiser at the Phoenix Theatre, joining Christina Bianco, Flo & Joan, and others to raise £100,000 for the Phoenix Arts Club.

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.