Esther Baker

Artistic Director, Synergy Theatre Project working across the criminal justice system and theatre and film

[Nicky Hill @nickyjanehill]

Had such a fab night seeing this thought provoking play about older men in prison. Highly recommend. Great work as always @Synergy_Theatre. Will be thinking about this in for a while.

[North West End UK 🦋 @NorthWestEnd]

#REVIEW - Lifers at @swkplay "provocative, informative and challenging" https://t.co/suuUp7dJT7

[Stewart Who? @DJstewartwho]

"It’s an incredible turn from Backway who brings a forensic intensity to this character, which is horribly spellbinding to witness. My jaw dropped. I blinked back a tear."

From my review of Lifers at @swkplay for @NorthWestEnd

https://t.co/agMa4Jvx3u

[@MikeHollandarts @MikeHollandarts]

This prison play is the real deal. https://t.co/phqBvUTCOI
@swkplay @Southwark_News @insouthlndn

[@LondonTheatre1 🦄 @LondonTheatre1]

Lifers - Southwark Playhouse Borough
"Whilst the production does not hide away from the reality of prisoners’ crimes and life on the inside and isn’t for the faint-hearted, the narrative is leavened with a fair sprinkling of dark humour and lucid poignancy that serve to accentuate the gripping and compelling nature of this play.
An absorbing and rewarding night at the theatre."
https://t.co/5VSXr1cdEr

[Royal Society of Literature @RSLiterature]

We had an amazing time watching a performance of Lifers, a new show presented by @Synergy_Theatre

Exploring the reality of ageing in prison, Lifers was written by Evan Placey, who received our 2018 Literature Matters Award in support of the project. Now showing at @swkplay

[Broadway Baby @broadwaybaby]

REVIEW: Lifers ★★★★ "The interplay between warm light and hostile shadows guides us through these transitions effortlessly." #LondonFringe https://t.co/fOYX5kuK10

[Nick Hern Books @NickHernBooks]

'Poignant, honest and affecting'
★★★★ The Stage

'Beautifully written'
★★★★ Broadway World

Lifers by NHB author @EvanPlacey is now on @swkplay.

Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: https://t.co/RJwBUwxSVQ

[West End Wilma @westendwilma]

REVIEW: Lifers at Southwark Playhouse ★★★★

"exploring where the line is between ‘duty of care’ and ‘duty to care’ in a prison system built to punish, not to support"

Have a read https://t.co/snSmkyxlls

#lifers #londontheatre #prisonlife #PrisonSystem #DutyOfCare @swkplay

[The Stage @TheStage]

★★★★ Review: Lifers – Thoughtful, prison-set character study from @Synergy_Theatre

Read The Stage's review 👇 https://t.co/vctYJuKlJv

[FairyPoweredPro @FairyPowered]

#REVIEW

#4* from Claire Roderick for Lifers at Southwark Playhouse

"dark, funny and heartbreaking”

https://t.co/jIMd4aXeyw

#Lifers #SouthwarkPlayhouse #fairypoweredproductions

[Douglas Gibson @douglastgibson]

Just reviewed Lifers @swkplay - Smartly directed by @Esther_Baker and written by @EvanPlacey, it casts an unflinching eye at the treatment of prisoners in the last stages of life. Runs until 25 October...well worth seeing.

[Everything Theatre @EveryTheatre]

#Review: Lifers @SwkPlay ★★★★

" It does leave us with huge food for thought and the suggestion that change can be possible if we want it."

@synergy_theatre

#theatre #offwestend #prisons #penalsystem #prisonreform

https://t.co/AlKlXKxbSS

[Stewart Who? @DJstewartwho]

Saw the brilliant Lifers by Evan Placey at @swkplay last night. Directed by Esther Baker & serving a very talented cast, the play looks at the UK prison system & unsurprisingly, finds a grim mess. It's funny, twisty, nuanced and moving. Top notch theatre. Highly recommended.

[Esther Baker @Esther_Baker]

Come and see our amazing show 🔥🔥🔥

[Synergy Theatre @Synergy_Theatre]

Trailer drop!

Peter Wight leads a powerhouse cast in @EvanPlacey’s Lifers. A darkly funny, deeply human new play about growing old behind bars.

Now playing @swkplay Borough - until 25 Oct.
🎟️https://t.co/Lpn3QdQPD3
📽️@RichSouthgate

[Synergy Theatre @Synergy_Theatre]

Your first look at Lifers ♠️

Lifers is now on @swkplay. A razor-sharp new drama about time, truth and care behind bars, written by @EvanPlacey.

📅 Now playing until 25 Oct.
📸 Rich Southgate
🎟️ https://t.co/Lpn3QdRnsB

[Russell Bolam @RealRusselBolam]

Caught a preview of Lifers @swkplay. I don't know if I'll get to see the mighty Peter Wight play Lear but this Lear-of-sorts is damn close. Blisteringly complex play with a fierce cast and production. As to be expected from the also mighty @Synergy_Theatre.

[Synergy Theatre @Synergy_Theatre]

"Care lives in individuals"

Artistic Director, Esther Baker, and Playwright, @EvanPlacey discuss their new play, Lifers, and the work and stories that inspired our upcoming production.

Lifers | @swkplay Borough | 1 - 25 October
🎟️ https://t.co/Lpn3QdQPD3

[Esther Baker @Esther_Baker]

This is going to be 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #BookNow

[Synergy Theatre @Synergy_Theatre]

First Lifers teaser just in ⬇️

Peter Wight plays Lenny, who lives by his own particular set of rules in prison.

Lifers: 1 - 25 October
@swkplay
🎟️ from £10
Written by Evan Placey
Directed by @Esther_baker
Full cast announced soon…