In conversation: Rosie Yadid

"It's important that we show our children, in terms of archetypes, they're not ugly [sisters], they're just mean. Ugly on the inside"

Following two hugely successful years of Jewish panto at JW3, playwright Nick Cassenbaum returns for a third act. This time the fairytale of Cinderella gets the potty panto treatment, with more infectious music, madcap constumes and mischievous antics. Ahead of opening night on Sunday 7 December, we spoke to one half of this year's mean sister duo, Fleishig & Milchig (Yiddish for Meat & Dairy). Hit play below to hear New York performer Rosie Yadid (Milchig) discuss the crossover between seder and panto, smashing archetypes and "80s realness". And listen out too for the voice of producer Becky Plotnek.

Cinderella and the Matzo Ball runs Sunday 7 December – Sunday 4 January. Times vary. From £27 (adult), from £17 (child). JW3, London, NW3 6ET. jw3.org.uk/panto

Read our interview with playwright Nick Cassenbaum.

In conversation: Frankie Thompson

"It's a very loaded moment to be doing a Jewish work…but the overall message is of coming together and celebrating Jewish traditions"

After the success of London’s first ever Jewish panto last year, which had everyone from babies to bubbas in fits of giggles, it’s only right that the family fun returns for a second season. The same team behind the hilarious Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Pig, presents Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah, about East Ender Goldie Frocks and the fuzzy Behr family, who are preparing for the best bear mitzvah Picalilli Circus has ever seen. Judi Herman caught up with one of the stars of the show, Frankie Thompson (aka Baby Behr), to talk about her family history in theatre, using comedy to address difficult topics and living up to the legend of ‘Smelly Bum’.

Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah runs until Sunday 8 January. Times vary. From £26 adults, from £16 children. JW3, NW3 6ET. jw3.org.uk/panto