Theatre The playwright who puts his Jewishness centre stageNick Cassenbaum’s Jewish revenge fantasy about Corbyn has been seen as ‘too Jewish’ by theatres, but he continues to do his shtickBy John Nathan5 min read
TheatreAfter the Lavoyah review: ‘Corbyn revenge fantasy with shades of Berkoff’Let’s hope Nick Cassenbaum builds on the wild success of this fearless Yiddishe heistBy John Nathan1 min read
TelevisionThe Jewish shows on stage and screen not to miss this yearFrom Shtisel spin-off Kugel to Andy Cohen’s The Real Housewives of London, 2025 has plenty in storeBy Elisa Bray8 min read
Theatre2024 in review: theatreThis year Patrick Marber directed The Producers, Nachtland and What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank. Were there a Theatre Practitioner of the Year award, it would have his name on itBy John Nathan2 min read
theatre2024 in review: filmThe year’s cinematic wonders include a movie about the last Jews in a Paris suburb and the best double act to grace the silver screenBy John Nathan2 min read
BrightonBrighton theatre doubles down on play inspired by poet who called Jews ‘evil’Theatre promises to ‘reflect’ after youth production sparks fierce rowBy Jane Prinsley3 min read
theatreThe Producers review: ‘an edgy revival with a heimishe soul’In this terrific show, Andy Nyman plays a sweeter version of Mel Brooks’s greatest creation Max BialystockBy John Nathan2 min read
Ballet Shoes review: ‘everything a family show should be’The first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s children’s classic is superbBy John Nathan1 min read||December 11, 2024 17:34
‘Why I’m playing Fagin in a yarmulke’Simon Lipkin is about to fulfil a boyhood dream playing the child-grooming thief in the West End. He explains what attracts him to a role widely seen as antisemiticBy Francine White6 min read||December 5, 2024 15:57
Royal Court theatre which sparked ‘Hershel Fink’ row is reported for Palestine badges on staffUKLFI has accused the theatre of creating a hostile environment for Jewish visitorsBy Imogen Garfinkel1 min read||December 3, 2024 13:43
‘You need to know about evil to play the Happiest Man on Earth’Acclaimed American actor Kenneth Tigar on why he was attracted to the challenge of playing a Holocaust survivor who spent the rest of his life preaching peaceBy Imogen Garfinkel5 min read||November 28, 2024 14:13
The Happiest Man On Earth review: ‘epic yet intimate’Performed with zest and humility, this one-man play shows the world what the world genocide actually meansBy John Nathan1 min read||November 27, 2024 17:04
Barcelona review: ‘Lily Collins has the acting chops to fill a stage’The Emily in Paris star acquits herself well in her stage debutBy John Nathan1 min read||November 21, 2024 12:13
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button review: ‘nothing else like it in the West End’This musical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s short story is right on the buttonBy John Nathan1 min read||November 12, 2024 17:21
Reykjavik review: “brimful of humanity and grief”This beautifully balanced play gives an overlooked part of our martime nation’s culture its dueBy John Nathan1 min read||November 8, 2024 13:13
Support venues that aren't boycotting Jewish creatives, says Tsitsit directorThis year’s Jewish fringe is more reflective than previous programmes, says festival leaderBy Jane Prinsley3 min read||November 5, 2024 17:13
