Jews. In Their Own Words Tickets

A reviews round-up of Jews. In Their Own Words, at the Royal Court in London. Debbie Chazen, Louisa Clein, Steve Furst, Rachel-Leah Hosker, Alex Waldmann and Hemi Yeroham star in Jews. In Their Own Words., written by journalist Jonathan Freedland from an idea by Tracy-Ann Oberman. Jonathan Freedland has used verbatim interviews to expose the roots and damning legacy of antisemitism in Britain – found in the places where you’d least expect it. Different lives, but all marked by the same enduring prejudice.  The show is co-directed by Vicky Featherstone and Audrey Sheffield, with design is by Georgia de Grey, with lighting by Rory Beaton, sound design by Ben and Max Ringham, video design by Reuben Cohen and movement direction by Adi Gortler, and the dramaturg is Tommo Fowler. Jews. In Their Own Words is playing at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs until 22 October 2022. More reviews to follow Book Jews. In Their Own Words tickets at the Royal Court in London

Playwright Anna Ziegler, who premiered her award-winning play Photograph 51 at the Noel Coward starring Nicole Kidman, is to adapt the play for the screen. The rights for Photograph 51 have been picked up for a TV or movie remake by film producer Ben Cosgrove and bestselling author Josh Foer, who have recently founded a new independent TV and film production company called Leviathan Productions, which will focus on creating premium film and TV content based on Jewish stories. The play ran at the Noel Coward in 2015, directed by Michael Grandage. Photograph 51 tells the story of Rosalind Franklin, the Jewish scientist who discovered the structure of DNA, only to see credit for her discovery taken by Watson and Crick. There's no news on casting or timing for Photograph 51. Ben Cosgrove told Deadline (see link below) that, "Jewish stories have incredible resonance because they explore ideas that are universally identifiable. Everyone knows what it feels like to be the underdog, the outsider, or the immigrant. Jewish stories tackle these ideas with humor and drama, and people around the world see themselves in our stories. Also, shows like Fauda, Shtisel, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Spy, Unorthodox, and Tehran have proven that premium Jewish-centric content is also good business.” A number of shows are currently running in the West End that tell Jewish stories, including comedy Bad Jews, playing at the Arts Theatre until 25 September, and Jews. In Their Own Words at the Royal Court, written by journalist Jonathan Freedland from an idea by Tracy-Ann Oberman. Book tickets to Bad Jews at the Arts Theatre Book tickets to Jews. In Their Own Words at the Royal Court

The Royal Court theatre has announced casting for their forthcoming new show Jews. In Their Own Words. Debbie Chazen, Louisa Clein, Steve Furst, Rachel-Leah Hosker, Alex Waldmann and Hemi Yeroham will all star in Jews. In Their Own Words., written by journalist Jonathan Freedland from an idea by Tracy-Ann Oberman. The show will be co-directed by Vicky Featherstone and Audrey Sheffield and run at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs from 19 September to Saturday 22 October 2022. Billed as a "theatrical inquiry conducted through words, song… and a dose of English irony", the show's design is by Georgia de Grey, with lighting by Rory Beaton, sound design by Ben and Max Ringham, video design by Reuben Cohen and movement direction by Adi Gortler, and the dramaturg is Tommo Fowler. Jonathan Freedland has used verbatim interviews to expose the roots and damning legacy of antisemitism in Britain – found in the places where you’d least expect it. A social worker. A doctor. A politician. An ex-politician. A refugee. A novelist. A decorator. A journalist. A Talmudist. An actress. A student. A researcher. Different lives, but all marked by the same enduring prejudice.  Book tickets to Jews. In Their Own Words at the Royal Court Theatre in London