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Armida’s coterie

'Armida e Rinaldo': A rarely performed opera arrives in Jerusalem

This piece had only been performed a single time since its debut, over two centuries ago, and it has a connection with Jerusalem

Word play: Uri Agnon's new musical theatre work delves into the power of language

Multidisciplinary artist Uri Agnon takes a creative leaf out of his illustrious ancestor’s work.

20/06/2024

Great minds against themselves: Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas' returns to the stage

Originally performed in an all-girls school in London, the opera could be seen as an educational one, with warnings that young women should not trust men and their promises.

Gesher Theatre brings top-class acts for this year’s Jaffa Fest

The Gesher Theatre has churned out quality cutting-edge theatrical fare for decades. This year's Jaffa Fest lineup shows that the group intends to keep this tradition alive.

16/06/2024

LOGON theater group to perform 'How to Succeed in Business' in Israel

The 1961 multi-award-winning classic satire by Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows is this year’s production by Israel’s veteran English-language musical theater group, LOGON.

By PATRICIA GOLAN
15/06/2024

Jerusalem Highlights June 14 – June 20

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

Jaffa Theater celebrates 25 years with a revival of ‘Longing’

Demand among Arab citizens of Israel for high-level theater is low. Most Hebrew speakers show little interest in Arab culture.

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