Saturday 13 August

Klezmer Ceilidh

Musician Ilana Cravitz leads a dance session to music performed by some of the UK’s best  klezmorim. Josh Macnaughton will be on clarinet, Phil Alexander on piano accordion and Theo Malka-Wishart will be on double bass. No previous experience or partner required.

7.30pm. From £7.50. The Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs, CT10 2JW. www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk

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  

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

Wednesday 13 August

Jewish Melodies Without Words

Klezmer musician Ilana Cravitz hosts a workshop for all ages. She’ll focus on nigunim, catchy songs that are often centuries old, stemming from Jewish communities in Ukraine between 1912 and 1946.

2.30pm. £5. The Broadway Broadstairs, CT10 2AB. www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk

Wednesday 13 August

Intro to Klezmer

All ages are invited to learn traditional klezmer dance steps led by musician Ilana Cravitz,  accompanied by a live band, in preparation for the evening’s ceilidh.

5.30pm. From £5. The Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs, CT10 2JW. www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk