Fathers and daughters are being invited to the Barbican this Sunday for an interactive workshop inspired by Fiddler on the Roof.
Following the incredible success of the musical’s performances at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, the show transferred to the City of London venue, where it is being performed until July 19, before heading off on a UK-wide tour.
Hosted by Fiddler’s Jewish culture, religion, and history consultant Rabbi Rose Prevezer and actor Daniel Krikler, the workshop will invite participants to delve into complex themes explored in the play, such as community, culture and faith. Modern-day topics, including migration, connection, and resilience, will also be explored.
Through creative activities and discussions with participants, the workshop intended to offer a space for hopes, dreams, and lived experiences to be shared, said organisers. Intergenerational differences between parents and their daughters would also be discussed.
London-born Rabbi Prevezer told the JC about how her work, which she described as being at the “intersection of art and spirituality”, fitted perfectly with Fiddler. “[The show] is such a great reflection of Jewish identity.”
Fiddler is “a story about great historical struggle and cultural shifts, but it’s also about parents’ and children's relationships and how those are intertwined with the community around them. That’s something that applies to all of us,” Prevezer said.
She thanked the Barbican which she said was “a wonderful vessel for this magnificent show. [The Barbican] offers opportunities for the community to connect with the themes of Fiddler on the Roof.”
Prevezer, who was rabbinically trained in Los Angeles, praised her co-host of the workshop, the “incredible” actor Daniel Krikler, who plays Perchik. “He is a wonderful, brilliant actor, performer and deeply thoughtful human.”
Prevezer explained what participants could expect on Sunday. “It's a drama workshop – there will be discussion, exploration of [Fiddler’s] themes, opportunities for people to share their thoughts on the play and contemporary situations, and a chance to reflect on their own relationships with family and community.”
She hoped attendees would learn some important lessons at the workshop. “We want them to know that the struggles of each generation are different, but human relationships remain the same. Scenarios shift, but the possibilities are always there. It may feel different from Tevye and his daughters, but you can learn from how they change throughout the play. You can take those lessons to build healthier relationships with yourself and your family.”
The event at the Barbican is recommended for those aged 11 and above. Tickets cost £15 and under 16s can attend for free.
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The workshop is part of the Barbican’s new festival of fun for all the family, Play Make Do , running from July 13 to August 16
