“Overall though, a triumph and a must-see.” By Simon Jenner, Jun 16
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Slaughterhouse-Five
Opened Jun 5, 2026 · Closed Jul 4, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
1 Rave
5 Positive
4 Mixed
Critics' Take
Critics find this ambitious adaptation of Vonnegut's famously difficult novel impressively staged despite inherent challenges, with most praising its compassionate handling of trauma and anti-war themes, though some question whether the non-linear narrative fully translates to st
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Critic Scorecard
10 reviews1 Rave
5 Positive
4 Mixed
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- Tier 4: 20%
“This is an ambitious and intelligent piece of work, and production company So It Goes Theatre should be commended for taking on such a difficult mission.” By Alan Fitter, Jun 6 · 4/5 stars
“Baker has turned it into a universal study. He extrapolated its satirical and anti-establishment sentiment and transformed it into an accessible and articulated project.” By Cindy Marcolina, Jun 6 · 4/5 stars
“It’s a testament to the So It Goes theatre company that this agile production – performed by four actors – simultaneously captures Vonnegut’s eye-spinningly deadpan humour and the horror that led to this becoming one of the Vietnam era’s great anti-war narratives.” The Arts Desk Staff, 4/5 stars
“It is a brave endeavour from a difficult source and certainly left me thinking about it later.” By Louise Penn, Jun 6
