This production was nicely crafted, well acted and directed. Naama Potok, the daughter of Chaim, explained to the opening night audience that, despite the narrowness of the subject matter, the play has been popular amongst other minorities, as it touches on the themes of acceptance. They are the ultra religious Jews who dress in dark suits, hats and wigs (for women) and strictly adhere to traditions forged in Eastern Europe during the 18 thcentury.Īsher Lev is a talented young painter, but his desire to create work with everything from nudes to Jesus Christ being crucified, is an affront to his family. The (latter) play based on Chaim Potok’s novel, takes us into the world of Hasidic Judaism. The harbour city has more Jewish flavours than a buffet at a Bar Mitzvah - hosting Fiddler on the Roof, Bad Jews, Disgraced and My Name is Asher Lev. “You won’t succeed on Broadway if you don’t have any Jews”goes the song in the musical Spamalot. Moira Blumenthal Productions and Eternity Theatre.
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