TheatreJewish drama students stage their own plays to combat hateBased on their own experiences at drama school, the series of six short plays will be performed at London’s Kiln Theatre next monthBy John Nathan2 min read
ObituaryObituary: Peter BrookMinimalist theatre director who could evoke a universe in an empty spaceBy Julie Cohen4 min read
TheatreBarefoot in the Park theatre review: Reworking Neil Simon’s classic is a step too farMuch of the evening fizzes along in its dated, delightful way but this production would do well to follow the lead of the film versionBy John Nathan2 min read
By John NathanPeter Brook was a teddy bear filled with dynamiteThe director transformed theatre forever3 min read
TheatreTheatre review - The End of The Night: Himmler, the chillingly reasonable dinner guestBen Brown’s fly-on-the wall play imagines what passed between the top Nazi and the Swedish representative of the World Jewish Congress when they met in April 1945By John Nathan2 min read
TheatreObituary: Singer, comedienne and actress Tracy KashiCourageous, witty and passionate performer who fought to demystify breast cancerBy Gloria Tessler4 min read
By Kate MaltbyThe late Peter Brook was a perfect impish (Jewish) PuckJews should be proud of Brook, even if his rebellious nature sometimes made him hard to love3 min read
Tickets for Merchant of Venice starring Tracy-Ann Oberman as Shylock now on saleAfter a run at the Watford Palace Theatre the production will go on a national tourBy JC Reporter1 min read||June 30, 2022 15:20
Mad House theatre review: An anti-climax leaving a nagging feeling that time has been spent with little to show for itFamily squabbles which are ultimately pointlessBy John Nathan1 min read||June 30, 2022 13:07
That Is Not Who I Am theatre review: Read this at your perilA play that, in the fake news era, uses deceit to force questions about truth and who tells itBy John Nathan2 min read||June 23, 2022 15:21
Opera review: Samson et DelilaYou don’t often see a performance that is flawless, but this is just thatBy Stephen Pollard1 min read||June 20, 2022 09:36
SponsoredCurtain up on shows for all the familyWhat to see this weekendBy Debbie Rose4 min read||June 17, 2022 11:31
The Gunpowder Plot theatre review: A step forward in the evolution of VR theatreThe genius of this high-tech show is that it compels its audiences to consider the moral conundrum of every conflict: how many innocents should die in the service of a good cause?By John Nathan2 min read||June 16, 2022 13:49
Stage star Thelma Ruby lowers the curtain on her sparkling 78-year career with a solo showThe 97-year-old Jewish showbiz veteran will perform 'That’s Entertainment' at The Pheasantry in west London next weekBy Nic North1 min read||June 16, 2022 11:28
At last! Jews get a voice at Royal Court thanks to new play by Jonathan FreedlandThe verbatim piece, which addresses the 'ancient prejudice' against Jews, is to be staged at a theatre recently embroiled in a controversy over alleged antisemitismBy John Nathan2 min read||June 16, 2022 10:31
Tony Awards: Billy Crystal leads Samuel L. Jackson in Yiddish scat singalongThe Jewish actor and comedian performed in character as the once-successful comedian Buddy Young Jr. from his Broadway musical 'Mr. Saturday Night'By JC Reporter1 min read||June 14, 2022 14:11
