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Daniella Silver
January 16, 2025
Reviews, Theatre

Oliver! ★★★★★

Daniella Silver
January 16, 2025
Reviews, Theatre
Oliver! ★★★★★

Lionel Bart's classic musical through the generations: Judi Herman reflects on Oliver! since her inaugural childhood visit, as grandson Dylan experiences it for the first time…

Tagged: Oliver Twist, Jewish theatre, London theatre, theatre review

Danielle Goldstein
January 2, 2025
Theatre, Reviews

Road Show ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
January 2, 2025
Theatre, Reviews
Road Show ★★★★

Time to hit the road to Highgate to catch this rare Sondheim revival…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, London theatre, theatre review, Stephen Sondheim

Danielle Goldstein
December 17, 2024
Reviews, Family

Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah ★★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
December 17, 2024
Reviews, Family
Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah ★★★★★

An all-singing, all-dancing journey through London's Jewish East End that’ll enthrall all ages…

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Danielle Goldstein
December 2, 2024
Reviews, Theatre

The Happiest Man on Earth ★★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
December 2, 2024
Reviews, Theatre
The Happiest Man on Earth ★★★★★

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Tagged: Jewish theatre, theatre review, London theatre, London theatre review, Holocaust survivor, Eddie Jaku, world war II, World War Two, WWII

Danielle Goldstein
November 20, 2024
Obituaries, Art

Frank Auerbach 1931-2024

Danielle Goldstein
November 20, 2024
Obituaries, Art
Frank Auerbach 1931-2024

The German-British Jewish painter has died at the age of 93. Art historian Monica Bohm-Duchen looks back at his life and vital contribution to European art…

Tagged: obituary, obit, Jewish artist, Jewish art, Frank Auerbach, David Bomberg, refugee artist

Danielle Goldstein
November 11, 2024
Reviews, Film & TV

A Real Pain ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
November 11, 2024
Reviews, Film & TV
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Jesse Eisenberg's directorial debut offers a captivating take on grief and inherited trauma…

Tagged: Jewish film, Holocaust education, Jewish Poland, Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, film reviews

Danielle Goldstein
November 4, 2024
Obituaries, Books & Poetry

Lore Segal 1928-2024

Danielle Goldstein
November 4, 2024
Obituaries, Books & Poetry
Lore Segal 1928-2024

The Austro-American novelist has died aged 96…

Tagged: obituary, Jewish author, Jewish writer, jewish books

Danielle Goldstein
October 30, 2024
Reviews, Film & TV

Midas Man ★★★

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October 30, 2024
Reviews, Film & TV
Midas Man ★★★

The new biopic about The Fab Four's first manager portrays Brian Epstein well, but falls short in its storytelling…

Tagged: film reviews, Jewish film, The Beatles, The Fab Four, Brian Epstein

Danielle Goldstein
October 23, 2024
Reviews, Theatre

Gigi & Dar ★★★★

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Reviews, Theatre
Gigi & Dar ★★★★

A brave but flawed exploration of power…

Tagged: theatre review, London theatre, Jewish theatre

Danielle Goldstein
October 17, 2024
Reviews, Art

Fred Kormis: Sculpting the 20th Century

Danielle Goldstein
October 17, 2024
Reviews, Art
Fred Kormis: Sculpting the 20th Century

A comprehensive look at the life and work of one of Britain's preeminent German Jewish émigré artists…

Tagged: London art, London artist, emigre artists, Fred Kormis, degenerate artists, Entartete Kunst, London exhibitions, art review, exhibition review

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