Global Jewish Plays: Five Works by Jewish Playwrights from around the World: Extinct; Heartlines; The Kahena Berber Queen; Papa’gina; A People

A collection of plays by Global Voices Theatre brings together Jewish life stories from playwrights around the world, exploring themes of haunting, challenging, and joyful narratives. The plays were performed at London's Bush Theatre as part of Global Jewish Voices to engage the UK Jewish community and promote nuanced conversations and representation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A captivating anthology of plays, this remarkable collection brings together the diverse tapestry of Jewish life from playwrights around the world. Carefully curated and expertly edited by the esteemed international theatre collective Global Voices Theatre, these five captivating plays offer a mesmerizing glimpse into the rich and multifaceted narratives of the Jewish community. Spanning across genres and time periods, from the haunting tales of legendary North African warrior queens to the poignant struggles of queer French avant-garde artists during World War II, and from the personal conflicts between Israel and Palestine to the protests in Istanbul amidst intergenerational trauma, this genre-defying collection delves deep into the very essence of what it means to be Jewish—past, present, and future.

Under the visionary guidance of Jewish-Lebanese Brazilian queer theatre maker Victor Esses, these plays were brought to life on the stage of London's Bush Theatre as part of Global Voices Theatre's renowned live events. At a time when Jewish communities in the UK and beyond were grappling with profound challenges, the original event Global Jewish Voices emerged as a powerful platform to engage, connect, and foster nuanced conversations and representations. This collection of selected plays serves as a testament to the event's legacy, offering a gateway for wider audiences to delve into these captivating works and experience their profound impact.

Through the power of theatre, these plays invite us to explore the complexities of identity, culture, and history, shedding light on the experiences of Jewish communities across the globe. They challenge our preconceptions, inspire empathy, and encourage us to embrace the rich tapestry of diversity that defines our world. Whether through reading or performing these plays, we are invited to participate in a dialogue that spans generations and continents, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities and beauty of Jewish life.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350383302