theatre

Jewish Chronicle columnist shortlisted for journalism award

Kate Maltby covered antisemitism within the British theatre industry for the JC and Sunday Times

2 min read

||

October 28, 2022 09:03

Jewish Chronicle columnist shortlisted for journalism award

New play exposes terrifying limbo of gay Arabs seeking Israeli refuge

After 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 men

By Jenni Frazer

3 min read

||

October 27, 2022 12:51

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 3: (ISRAEL OUT) Israeli homosexuals kiss during a party at a gay bar November 3, 2006 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem have been rioting in protest against a gay pride parade due to be held in the city November 10. Growing concern among city leaders over the potential for violence is high and officials are hinting that the event may not go ahead. (Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images)

Good Theatre review: How a decent man transformed into a Nazi

David Tennant stars as a German academic who descends to barbarity but it's Elliot Levey who stands out in excellent revival of CP Taylor's play

By John Nathan

3 min read

||

October 20, 2022 13:06

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

By Hadley Freeman

The haters love hating this play about Jews

I thoroughly enjoyed Jews. In Their Own Words but the reaction to Jonathan Freedland's excellent play from acquaintances was predictably depressing

2 min read

||

October 20, 2022 11:27

The haters love hating this play about Jews

Theatre review: The Band's Visit - A miraculous musical

Michael Longhurst’s exquisite new production pairs two superb Israeli performers - Alon Moni Aboutboul and Miri Mesika

By John Nathan

2 min read

||

October 14, 2022 14:14

Theatre review: The Band's Visit - A miraculous musical

Wes Streeting: play evokes ‘visceral’ memories of hate faced by friends under Corbyn

Labour shadow minister said seeing Hodge and Berger portrayed in ‘Jews. In Their Own Words’ left him feeling haunted

By Georgia L Gilholy

3 min read

||

October 13, 2022 17:04

PHOTO:JEFF GILBERT 12th October 2022, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London, UK Picture shows Labour Shadow Ministers Peter Kyle and Wes Streeting attending the ‘Jews. In Their Own Words’ by Jonathan Freedland play at the Royal Court Theatre.

The Finchley talent factory: Trio from same shul win national recognition for their artistic achievements

Jaren Ziegler, Dora Fidler and Isaac Reuben, all 17, have been shortlisted for writing and music awards

By Karen Glaser

3 min read

||

October 13, 2022 10:36

The Finchley talent factory: Trio from same shul win national recognition for their artistic achievements

‘It’s right and proper that Jews play Jews’ says Elliot Levey as he prepares for his role in a new production of Good

Fresh from playing Herr Schultz in Cabaret, Levey is now set to play another German Jew in CP Taylor's classic play

By John Nathan

4 min read

||

October 6, 2022 14:06

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Elliot Levey on stage accepting his award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for "Cabaret"during The Olivier Awards 2022 with MasterCard at the Royal Albert Hall on April 10, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for SOLT)

Theatre review: John Gabriel Borkman - Fall of an arrogant man

Simon Russell Beale excels as the disgraced banker in Ibsen's study of the hubris and arrogance of those who believe in their own infallibility

By John Nathan

2 min read

||

October 6, 2022 13:55

Theatre review: John Gabriel Borkman - Fall of an arrogant man

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

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

Fringe benefits from a cultural renaissance

London theatre producing a Nazi-Jewish version of Romeo and Juliet

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

Insights Delivered Daily

Unlock access to our community and get the latest news straight to your inbox!

More from theatre

Jewish Chronicle columnist shortlisted for journalism award

New play exposes terrifying limbo of gay Arabs seeking Israeli refuge

Good Theatre review: How a decent man transformed into a Nazi

The haters love hating this play about Jews

Theatre review: The Band's Visit - A miraculous musical

Wes Streeting: play evokes ‘visceral’ memories of hate faced by friends under Corbyn

The Finchley talent factory: Trio from same shul win national recognition for their artistic achievements

‘It’s right and proper that Jews play Jews’ says Elliot Levey as he prepares for his role in a new production of Good

Theatre review: John Gabriel Borkman - Fall of an arrogant man

theatre

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

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

Fringe benefits from a cultural renaissance

London theatre producing a Nazi-Jewish version of Romeo and Juliet

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

Insights Delivered Daily

Unlock access to our community and get the latest news straight to your inbox!

The Daily

Editor’s Picks

The Israel Briefing

Community Matters

More from theatre

Jewish Chronicle columnist shortlisted for journalism award

New play exposes terrifying limbo of gay Arabs seeking Israeli refuge

Good Theatre review: How a decent man transformed into a Nazi

The haters love hating this play about Jews

Theatre review: The Band's Visit - A miraculous musical

Wes Streeting: play evokes ‘visceral’ memories of hate faced by friends under Corbyn

The Finchley talent factory: Trio from same shul win national recognition for their artistic achievements

‘It’s right and proper that Jews play Jews’ says Elliot Levey as he prepares for his role in a new production of Good

Theatre review: John Gabriel Borkman - Fall of an arrogant man