YENTL
written by Gary Abrahams, Elise Hearst and Galit Klaas
Based on the short story by Issac Bashevis Singer
By Kadimah Yiddish Theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne
Gender identity, religious and sexual politics, and traditional Yiddish culture collide in this bold and contemporary adaptation by Gary Abrahams, Elise Hearst and Kadimah Yiddish Theatre Artistic Co-Directors Galit Klas and Evelyn Krape.
This new stage adaptation of Nobel Prize laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer’s iconic short story ‘Yentl’, is the first new adaptation since the pop culture phenomenon that was Barbra Streisand’s 1983 musical film.
Directed by Gary Abrahams
Set and Costume Design by Dann Barber
Lighting Design by Rachel Burke
Original Composition and sound Design by Russell Goldsmith
Yiddish Translation by Rivke Margolis
2022 Green Room Awards Winner:
Outstanding New Australian Writing
Outstanding Set Design
Outstanding Lighting Design
Outstanding Performance
2022 Green Room Awards Nominee
Outstanding Production
Outstanding Directing
Outstanding Composition
Outstanding Performance
Prepare To Be Astonished By The Beauty and greatness of Yentl!
★★★★1/2 - The Age
Yentl is by far one of the theatrical experiences of the year, a holy and aspirational work that shows us that, far from being the enemy of progress, religion can have a transformative place in our society. The only sin here would be if a single seat remained empty during this short, stunning run. ★★★★★– TIMEOUT
Yentl is a modern masterpiece that will upend any preconceived notions about what it means to be modern. ★★★★★– ARTSHUB
An exquisite, rich and deeply moving adaptation
★★★★ Limelight
