Theater
To hell and back: A political ballet for Israel’s age of war
Seven choreographers, one live pianist, and a palindrome that refuses to end.
The story behind French-Jewish directing partners’ film ‘Just An Illusion’ - interview
The boy who wouldn't grow up takes the stage, and he's bringing the whole cast with him
'The Baroness Rothschild': A moving tribute to jazz and friendship - review
Jerusalem Highlights: November 22-28
Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.
Michael Kagan: Israel's playwright, documentarian, poet, scientist, and more
Michael Kagan played a role in transforming the state through his varied ventures as a scientist, entrepreneur, poet, documentarian, playwright, teacher, and more.
Tmuna Theater festival 2024: Bold performances in Tel Aviv
Explore groundbreaking performances at Tmuna Theater Festival 2024, featuring innovative plays, international productions, and thought-provoking exhibitions in Tel Aviv this November.
A crack in hell: Greek myths abound on the Israeli stage
First performed during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, the Greek tragedy was performed for Hebrew speakers before the State of Israel even existed.
More Greek tragedies are now in Israeli theaters
Few could imagine a Greek tragedy as funny, but a few simple changes did just that, flipping Oedipus from tragedy to comedy.
Cameri Theater honors dramatist Hanoch Levin in wartime production - review
The homage production by the Cameri Theater marked the late Levin’s 80th birthday.
New theatre production ‘Collective Phenomena’ reveals story of defiant Soviet-Jewish scientists
The director of Collective Phenomena, Semion Aleksandrovskiy, shared a little of this complex history via his own family story.
Zombies galore at Surround Festival in Tel Aviv
October, a new musical performance by Daniel Sapir and the FTW Orchestra, is a bold attempt to express in music the pain, rage, and sorrow felt after the October 7 terror attack.
Tel Aviv's Kipod Hazahav festival brings 16 independent productions to the stage
The Golden Porcupine competition for independent theater will return to Tel Aviv next month with some of Israeli theater's best shows.
Gilat Foundation uses therapeutic theater to uplift children in hospitals
"These children are already in vulnerable situations. That’s why offering them therapeutic theater every week, giving them a space to feel like normal kids, is so vital."
