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Royal Court theatre bombarded with abuse over play about Jews

In wake of ‘Hershel Fink’ scandal, London venue swamped with furious calls for staging Jonathan Freedland’s show

By Nicole Lampert

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Royal Court theatre bombarded with abuse over play about Jews

Jews. In their own words Theatre review: 'Packs a hugely powerful punch'

Jews. In their own words Theatre review: 'Packs a hugely powerful punch'

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An old play and old attitudes

An old play and old attitudes

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We’ve come a long way since Fiddler! A history of UK Jews on stage and screen

We’ve come a long way since Fiddler! A history of UK Jews on stage and screen

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Rose Theatre Review: A Holocaust survivor in her own words

Rose Theatre Review: A Holocaust survivor in her own words

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A scene from Handbagged by Moira Buffini @ Kiln Theatre. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham. (Opening 15-09-22) ©Tristram Kenton 09-22 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com

Handbagged Theatre review: When the Queen met Mrs T

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Confessions of a musical writer

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