John Nathan

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Books

Book review: Arthur Miller: American Witness - A decidedly Jewish view from the bridge

A more psychological than biographical profile that reveals the state of the great playwright's mind

2 min read

1st January 1965: Arthur Miller, American playwright, arriving at the Old Vic to see his own play 'The Crucible'. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Alex Edelman: Antisemitism? It’s all material

4 min read

GOOD by Taylor, , Writer - C.P. Taylor, Director - Dominic Cooke, Harold Pinter Theatre, 2022, Credit: Johan Persson/

The JC Awards 2022: Theatre - No warnings needed in an evening to kvell over

3 min read

NEWSIES by Disney, , Director & Choreographer - MATT COLE, Set Design - MORGAN LARGE, Musical Supervision, Dance Arrangements & Musical Direction - NIGEL LILLEY, Lighting - MARK HENDERSON, Associate Choreographer - JANE MCMURTRIE, Rehearsals Images, Jerwood Space, London, Credit: Johan Persson

Newsies Theatre review: Workers strike a thrilling note

1 min read

An elf who adds magic and a Jewish flavour

Gants Hill boy Simon Lipkin is conjuring up laughs in the West End as one of Santa’s little helpers

1 min read

December 16, 2022 15:20

An elf who adds magic and a Jewish flavour

Hex Theatre review: The royal family’s troll

Delayed production of Sleeping Beauty reboot is hampered by its a slightly desperate attempt to be original

2 min read

December 15, 2022 14:53

HEX, , a new musical based on Sleeping Beauty book by Tanya Ronder, music by Jim Fortune and lyrics by Rufus Norris original concept by Katrina Lindsay and Rufus Norris, Director - Rufus Norris, Set and Costume Designer - Katrina Lindsay, Choreographer - Jade Hackett, Music Supervision & Vocal Arrangements - Marc Tritschler, Orchestrations - Simon Hale, Music Director- Tarek Merchant, Lighting Designer- Paul Anderson, Video Designer - Ash J Woodward, The National Theatre, 2022, Credit: Johan Persson/

12.37 Theatre review: Huge events on a tiny stage

Julia Pascal's gripping play asks why Jewish nationalism should not be seen as morally equivalent to other nationalisms

2 min read

December 8, 2022 16:00

12.37 Theatre review: Huge events on a tiny stage

Theatre review: Elf - Good Elf, despite the schmaltz

A terrific performance from Simon Lipkin helps cut through the syrup in this revival of Philip McKinley’s production

1 min read

December 8, 2022 12:34

Theatre review: Elf - Good Elf, despite the schmaltz

The Sex Party theatre review - This Islington orgy fizzles out in the kitchen

None of the arguments aired in Terry Johnson's new drama are uninteresting. But the people expressing them are...

1 min read

November 24, 2022 16:59

The Sex Party theatre review - This Islington orgy fizzles out in the kitchen

Teaching — and learning — about Israel’s explosive birth

Playwright Julia Pascal on why her new drama centres on the 1946 bombing of the King David Hotel

4 min read

November 24, 2022 16:39

Teaching — and learning — about Israel’s explosive birth

Pickle Theatre review: Meet the Jewish Bridget Jones

Deli Segal's solo show triumphantly succeeds in conveying the dilemmas facing a clever, funny North London Jewish woman

1 min read

November 17, 2022 15:04

Pickle Theatre review: Meet the Jewish Bridget Jones

Rita Hayworth, my grandfather and me - Israeli actress Almog Pail's discusses her new show

Love Goddess, The Rita Hayworth Musical is set in Hollywood’s golden era. Pail tells us why it means so much to her

3 min read

November 17, 2022 14:52

Rita Hayworth, my grandfather and me - Israeli actress Almog Pail's discusses her new show

From Here to Eternity Theatre review: Eternally unconvincing

Well-sung and solidly performed revival of musical with little to say to audiences now

2 min read

November 14, 2022 09:56

Dave Chapelle and the art of jokes about Jews

The provocative US comedian’s controversial routines can be defended — most of the time

3 min read

November 10, 2022 18:08

Dave Chappelle: The Closer. c. Mathieu Bitton

Tammy Faye Theatre review: A 'miracle' central performance drives musical about Bible Belt America

Katy Brayben excels as the evangelist who wins over her TV flock with her toothy, homespun charm

2 min read

November 3, 2022 15:06

Tammy Faye Theatre review: A 'miracle' central performance drives musical about Bible Belt America

Marvellous Theatre review: Stoke City’s soul scores another feel-good goal

Tale of a big-hearted life makes for a triumphant opening show for Nica Burns' sparkling new venue

2 min read

October 28, 2022 09:05

Marvellous Theatre review: Stoke City’s soul scores another feel-good goal

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John Nathan

Latest from John Nathan

Book review: Arthur Miller: American Witness - A decidedly Jewish view from the bridge

Alex Edelman: Antisemitism? It’s all material

The JC Awards 2022: Theatre - No warnings needed in an evening to kvell over

Newsies Theatre review: Workers strike a thrilling note

More from John Nathan

An elf who adds magic and a Jewish flavour

Hex Theatre review: The royal family’s troll

12.37 Theatre review: Huge events on a tiny stage

Theatre review: Elf - Good Elf, despite the schmaltz

The Sex Party theatre review - This Islington orgy fizzles out in the kitchen

Teaching — and learning — about Israel’s explosive birth

Pickle Theatre review: Meet the Jewish Bridget Jones

Rita Hayworth, my grandfather and me - Israeli actress Almog Pail's discusses her new show

From Here to Eternity Theatre review: Eternally unconvincing

Dave Chapelle and the art of jokes about Jews

Tammy Faye Theatre review: A 'miracle' central performance drives musical about Bible Belt America

Marvellous Theatre review: Stoke City’s soul scores another feel-good goal