TheatreTheatre review: Elf - Good Elf, despite the schmaltzA terrific performance from Simon Lipkin helps cut through the syrup in this revival of Philip McKinley’s productionBy John Nathan1 min read
TheatreMe and my boy, treading the boards: Father and son to both perform in the West EndEstablished star Ben Caplan is playing Sherlock Holmes while his 11-year-old Bertie is making his debut in Watch on the RhineBy Karen Glaser3 min read
AntisemitismLondon theatre cancels appearance by convicted antisemite after community uproarHowever, the event with conspiracy theorist Ian Fantom will still go ahead, the venue owner saysBy Ben Bloch4 min read
ObituaryObituary: Bill FreedmanTheatre and TV producer who founded a breast cancer charity with global impactBy JC Reporter3 min read
By Kate MaltbyWhy the arts world must not cancel Caryl ChurchillShe has written some awful plays and some people were offended by Seven Jewish Children, but we must not make the mistake of ignoring the merits of her other work3 min read
TheatreThe Sex Party theatre review - This Islington orgy fizzles out in the kitchenNone of the arguments aired in Terry Johnson's new drama are uninteresting. But the people expressing them are...By John Nathan1 min read
TheatreTeaching — and learning — about Israel’s explosive birthPlaywright Julia Pascal on why her new drama centres on the 1946 bombing of the King David HotelBy John Nathan4 min read
Pickle Theatre review: Meet the Jewish Bridget JonesDeli Segal's solo show triumphantly succeeds in conveying the dilemmas facing a clever, funny North London Jewish womanBy John Nathan1 min read||November 17, 2022 15:04
Rita Hayworth, my grandfather and me - Israeli actress Almog Pail's discusses her new showLove Goddess, The Rita Hayworth Musical is set in Hollywood’s golden era. Pail tells us why it means so much to herBy John Nathan3 min read||November 17, 2022 14:52
From Here to Eternity Theatre review: Eternally unconvincingWell-sung and solidly performed revival of musical with little to say to audiences nowBy John Nathan2 min read||November 14, 2022 09:56
Tammy Faye Theatre review: A 'miracle' central performance drives musical about Bible Belt AmericaKaty Brayben excels as the evangelist who wins over her TV flock with her toothy, homespun charmBy John Nathan2 min read||November 3, 2022 15:06
Fringe benefits from a cultural renaissanceThe Tsitsit Jewish arts festival is back. Keren David meets its founder, Alastair FalkBy Keren David3 min read||November 1, 2022 11:51
London theatre producing a Nazi-Jewish version of Romeo and JulietThe director Max Lewendel, who is Jewish, defended the productionBy Ben Bloch2 min read||October 31, 2022 12:04
Marvellous Theatre review: Stoke City’s soul scores another feel-good goalTale of a big-hearted life makes for a triumphant opening show for Nica Burns' sparkling new venueBy John Nathan2 min read||October 28, 2022 09:05
Jewish Chronicle columnist shortlisted for journalism awardKate Maltby covered antisemitism within the British theatre industry for the JC and Sunday TimesBy Felix Pope2 min read||October 28, 2022 09:03
New play exposes terrifying limbo of gay Arabs seeking Israeli refugeAfter horrific beheading of 25-year-old in Hebron this month, Israeli playwright Tomer Aldubi wants to shine light on the tragic plight of these young menBy Jenni Frazer3 min read||October 27, 2022 12:51
