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Danielle Goldstein
September 12, 2024

The Last Word ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
September 12, 2024
The Last Word ★★★★

Anna Narinskaya’s eye-opening drama reveals the bravery and defiance of women accused of political crimes in Russia who dare to speak out…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, Pussy Riot, Russian protest, Russian activist

Danielle Goldstein
September 10, 2024
Features, Books & Poetry

New listening for a new season

Danielle Goldstein
September 10, 2024
Features, Books & Poetry
New listening for a new season

Winter Spring, an audio drama about Judaism, identity and storytelling, launches this Friday. Creator Dr Rachel Knightley reveals the wheres, whats and why-nows behind the project…

Tagged: Jewish identity, Jewish literature, Jewish writing, Jewish podcast

Danielle Goldstein
August 28, 2024
Reviews, Film & TV

Between the Temples ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 28, 2024
Reviews, Film & TV
Between the Temples ★★★★

Nathan Silver's new neuroti-com is emotional, humorous and very Jewish…

Tagged: Jewish film, film reviews, Carol Kane, Jason Schwartzman, Nathan Silver

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Theatre, Festivals

Rebels and Patriots ★★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Theatre, Festivals
Rebels and Patriots ★★★★★

A powerful, hard-hitting drama that tells the vital story of the effect of the IDF on young minds…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish theatre

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals

Jew-O-Rama ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals
Jew-O-Rama ★★★★

Not sure what comedians to see at this year’s Fringe? This showcase provides a satisfying taster of the Jewish (and Jew-ish) acts performing…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish comedy

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals

Henry Ginsberg: Cuddle Slut ★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals
Henry Ginsberg: Cuddle Slut ★★★

A sincere yet amusing take on the somewhat needy nature of humanity…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish comedy

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Theatre, Festivals

Revenge: After the Levoyah ★★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Theatre, Festivals
Revenge: After the Levoyah ★★★★★

Acclaimed playwright Nick Cassenbaum presents an astounding new piece of theatre…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish theatre

Danielle Goldstein
August 17, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals

Leslie Gold: A Chip off the Gold Block ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 17, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals
Leslie Gold: A Chip off the Gold Block ★★★★

A fun debut show from the American expat comic…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish comedy

Danielle Goldstein
August 15, 2024
News, Theatre

From Here On: A new international theatre performance

Danielle Goldstein
August 15, 2024
News, Theatre
From Here On: A new international theatre performance

Good Chance and Gecko present a new public production that highlights the plight of child refugees with performances around the globe…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, refugee stories, Kindertransport

Danielle Goldstein
August 13, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals

David Ellis: The Worst Jew ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 13, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals
David Ellis: The Worst Jew ★★★★

The quick-witted Brit takes audiences on a personal journey via identity, self-discovery and a very un-PC pudding…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, jewish comedy

Danielle Goldstein
August 8, 2024
Reviews, Theatre

Fiddler on the Roof ★★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 8, 2024
Reviews, Theatre
Fiddler on the Roof ★★★★★

Jordan Fein's open-air production of the classic Jewish musical is a dazzling feat for our time…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, theatre review, London theatre, Fiddler on the Roof, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Danielle Goldstein
August 7, 2024
Reviews, Books & Poetry

Books in brief: Summer reads

Danielle Goldstein
August 7, 2024
Reviews, Books & Poetry
Books in brief: Summer reads

Your quest for a good summer read ends here. Danielle Goldstein picks the best books of the season…

Tagged: Jewish literature, Jewish author, Jewish writers, Jewish books, book reviews

Danielle Goldstein
July 31, 2024
Features, Art

When Dolls Speak: A Margit Anna Retrospective

Danielle Goldstein
July 31, 2024
Features, Art
When Dolls Speak: A Margit Anna Retrospective

In light of the Budapest-based exhibition on the Hungarian Jewish painter, Nicole Waldner delves deeper into the artist's life and work…

Tagged: Jewish art, Jewish artist, Hungarian Jews, Jewish Hungary, Hungarian art

Danielle Goldstein
July 31, 2024
Previews, Festivals

Best of the Fest: Edinburgh 2024

Danielle Goldstein
July 31, 2024
Previews, Festivals
Best of the Fest: Edinburgh 2024

From bad Jews to Yiddish gangsters, Danielle Goldstein picks the best Jewish – and Jew-ish – shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish comedy, Jewish theatre, Jewish artist, Jewish music

Danielle Goldstein
July 25, 2024
Reviews, Theatre

The Baker’s Wife ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
July 25, 2024
Reviews, Theatre
The Baker’s Wife ★★★★

This musical French rural idyll offers enough light and shade to keep audiences guessing…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, theatre review, London theatre

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