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The Sephardi story of being different

Playwright and director Julia Pascal has created a new website tracing the history of the UK's Sephardi Jews, inspired by a cemetery in the grounds of a university

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The Sephardi story of being different

‘I am amazed at what I have done’

‘I am amazed at what I have done’

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Enter, right, a minister bearing welcome gifts

Enter, right, a minister bearing welcome gifts

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Carl Reiner: The calm centre of a generation of geniuses

Carl Reiner: The calm centre of a generation of geniuses

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The limitations of Shakespeare

'The RSC’s response to the killing of George Floyd and the rise of Black Lives Matter activism includes a video in which some of the country’s finest black actors recite the “Hath not a Jew eyes” speech from The Merchant of Venice'

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June 25, 2020 09:31

The limitations of Shakespeare

My garden’s surprise visitors

John Nathan went to fetch a trowel - and returned with seven Chasids

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June 18, 2020 13:47

My garden’s surprise visitors

A new film version of Fiddler? I can’t wait!!!!

JC readers may oppose the idea of a remake of Fiddler on the Roof, but John Nathan begs to differ

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June 4, 2020 09:20

A new film version of Fiddler? I can’t wait!!!!

Fighting for the future of live theatre

Leading figures of the theatre world tell John Nathan about the crisis they are facing - and how they plan to reopen when it is possible

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May 27, 2020 10:18

Fighting for the future of live theatre

TV review: Autonomies

This six part thriller imagines a two-state Israel - but not divided the way you think it might be

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May 21, 2020 10:41

TV review: Autonomies

Theatre review: The Encounter

This production shows how to stream theatre, says John Nathan

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May 14, 2020 14:02

Theatre review: The Encounter

The essence we miss when theatre is filmed

Filmed versions of theatre performances are now going mainstream. But what do we lose?

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May 6, 2020 17:09

The essence we miss when theatre is filmed

A fateful voyage for a ship full of refugees

A radio adaptation by Tom Stoppard casts light on a fateful journey

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May 2, 2020 22:21

A fateful voyage for a ship full of refugees

Theatre review: Tiger Country

A NHS play from 2011 feels very out-dated, says John Nathan

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April 26, 2020 11:48

A soft Shylock and powerful Portia from 2015

Theatre critic John Nathan watches an RSC production of The Merchant of Venice from 2015 online

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April 21, 2020 17:17

A soft Shylock and powerful Portia from 2015

TV review: Unorthodox

This series about a young woman's flight from the Satmar community is utterly binge-worthy says John Nathan

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April 7, 2020 13:55

TV review: Unorthodox

Two virtual trips to Moscow and Amsterdam

It's still possible to see theatre performances during lockdown, says John Nathan

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April 2, 2020 15:42

Two virtual trips to Moscow and Amsterdam

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