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

Katy Brayben excels as the evangelist who wins over her TV flock with her toothy, homespun charm

By John Nathan

2 min read

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November 3, 2022 15:06

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

Fringe benefits from a cultural renaissance

The Tsitsit Jewish arts festival is back. Keren David meets its founder, Alastair Falk

By Keren David

3 min read

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November 1, 2022 11:51

Fringe benefits from a cultural renaissance

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

The director Max Lewendel, who is Jewish, defended the production

By Ben Bloch

2 min read

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October 31, 2022 12:04

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

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

Tale of a big-hearted life makes for a triumphant opening show for Nica Burns' sparkling new venue

By John Nathan

2 min read

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October 28, 2022 09:05

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

Jewish Chronicle columnist shortlisted for journalism award

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

By Felix Pope

2 min read

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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

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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

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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

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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

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October 14, 2022 14:14

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

Obituary: Bill Freedman

Why the arts world must not cancel Caryl Churchill

The Sex Party theatre review - This Islington orgy fizzles out in the kitchen

Teaching — and learning — about Israel’s explosive birth

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

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