Theater

Sderot Women’s Theater premieres dark October 7 comedy play ‘Laughing on the Border’

In the new play, Sderot Women’s Theater Ensemble uses black comedy to process the October 7 massacre.

EVEN IN rehearsals, the trauma remains close to the surface.
Cats are famously well-groomed, and Tziporanayim is just the place.

Jerusalemite of the Week: Candice Nemoff showcases her artistic soul - interview

Night Work (see Saturday).

Jerusalem highlights: August 14-20

‘ALL SPIRITS’: The Hebrew title, ‘Kol HaRuchot’ plays on meaning of ‘To hell with it!’

To hell and back: A political ballet for Israel’s age of war


Gesher Theater's 2025 season: classics collide with the cutting-edge

Gesher Theater has unveiled a riveting and richly varied repertoire for its 2025 season, blending daring new Israeli works with bold reinterpretations of cherished classics.

 GESHER THEATER CEO Lena Kreindlin and playwright Roy Chen.

Heroism and Heroes: 2025 Hebrew Children’s Theater Festival to take place in London this month

Over 80 performances are planned during the festival, highlighting stories of courage and resilience, inspired by extraordinary tales that have resonated deeply since the war began.

 AVRAHAM AUERBACH and Ben Zabludowski.

‘Private Lives’ comedy makes hilarious smash in Tel Aviv - review

Translated into Hebrew from the 1930 English play by Noël Coward, audiences will be entertained by the rich comedic timing of the actors and the masterful direction by Matan Shavit.

 PRIVATE LIVES actors (from L): Itai Tarnaruder as Victor, Naya Bienstock as Amanda, Niv Shitrit as Sibyl, and Dali Shachnaey as Elyot.

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 27-January 4

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

 The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra at the YMCA.

Jerusalem highlights: December 27-January 2

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 Theatrical performance 'The Child Ayelet.'

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 13-22

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

 Kamea Dance Company’s ‘White Face.’

Elmina Children’s Theater Festival: An oasis of coexistence in Jaffa

All shows at Jaffa Port Warehouse (Mahsan). NIS 60 (NIS 55 at pre-booking *6119.) https://www.elminajaffa.com/festival/ (Hebrew and Arabic site).

 THE ELMINA Children’s Theater Festival’s production of ‘That Round Thing.’

English-speaking theater performances shine at Nissan Native Jerusalem Festival

Eleven currently active theater companies will present a taste of their respective productions during the fourth edition of the Nissan Nativ Jerusalem Theater Festival.

 GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S ‘HMS Pinafore’ by the Encore! Educational Theatre Company.

'David the Servant King': A biblical musical on King David for women - review

As the war continues, the message and hope conveyed by this concert, planned for the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem on December 19, becomes more relevant and necessary.

 A scene from 'David the Servant King.'

Myths and war at Katzar Theater Festival

Artistic co-directors Tamar Keenan and Noah Schechter selected 17 plays out of roughly 400 offered. 

 ‘YOCHI AFTER the War’ at the Katzar Theater Festival.