Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 September

The Party Girls

The true story of the Mitford sisters is told in Jewish playwright Amy Rosenthal’s new show. The five women navigated their way through pre-war high society, chasing different paths at a time of rising fascism and political uncertainty. See their story unfold through the viewpoint of Jessica (aka Decca), as she strives to stay true to her beliefs while drifting further from her once beloved sisters, crossing continents on a romantic quest. Nancy aspires to be a celebrated writer, Diana and Unity become attracted to the dangerous, charismatic far right leaders in Britain and Germany, and Debo sets her eyes on a Duke. Read Amy Rosenthal’s piece about the play in the Summer 2025 issue of JR.

7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat only). From £18. Marlowe Theatre, Kent, CT1 2AS. www.marlowetheatre.com  

Tuesday 11 ‐ Saturday 15 November

Fiddler on the Roof

Following its sold-out run at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in the summer, Jordan Fein’s production of Fiddler on the Roof embarks on a UK tour. Travel back to the small village of Anatevka and watch as Jewish milkman Tevye navigates life with his wife Golde and five daughters. With each daughter rebelling against his strong Jewish beliefs, can Tevye embrace the unfamiliar in a changing world or will he stick to his roots? Featuring classics such as ‘If I Were a Rich Man’, ‘Matchmaker’ and ‘Sunrise, Sunset’.

7.30pm (Mon-Sat), 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat only). From £38. Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, CT1 2AS. www.fiddlerontheroofuk.com

Sunday 21 September

Open Door: Ramsgate Montefiore Synagogue

Explore the rich history of Ramsgate Montefiore Synagogue, named after Jewish philanthropist Moses Montefiore. In 1931, he purchased a mansion with 24 acres of land, which had previously housed Queen Caroline. Soon after, he purchased an adjacent plot and commissioned his cousin, Anglo-Jewish architect David Mocatta, to design his own synagogue, which opened in 1833.

10am-3pm. FREE. Ramsgate Montefiore Synagogue, CT11 8AA. 020 3637 5530. www.montefioreendowment.org.uk