Bad Jews transferring to Theatre Royal Haymarket

It has been announced that Bad Jews is returning to the West End for a second season.

Joshua Harmon's play will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 8th February for a limited run to 19th March 2016.

Bad Jews previously ran at the West End's Arts Theatre following seasons at the Ustinov Studio in Bath and St James Theatre as well as a UK tour.

Ilan Goodman (pictured) will reprise his performance as Liam alongside Ailsa Joy as Daphna, Antonia Kinlay as Melody and Jos Slovick as Jonah. Michael Longhurst directs.

Bad Jews extends run at the Arts Theatre

Jenna Augen & Gina Bramhill

It has been announced that Bad Jews has extended its run at the Arts Theatre until 11th July 2015. The show was previously booking to 30th May. 

Joshua Harmon’s play premiered at the Ustinov Studio in Bath before transferring to the St James Theatre earlier this year. It opened at the Arts Theatre in March.

Jenna Augen, Gina Bramhill, Joe Coen and Ilan Goodman will continue to star in the show. Michael Longhurst directs with design by Richard Kent, lighting by Richard Howell and sound by Adrienne Quartly. 

A beloved grandfather has died and a treasured family heirloom with religious significance is up for grabs. But who is most deserving of it? Bossy, overbearing, fanatically religious Daphna? Her wealthy cousin Liam who’s just returned from skiing with his non-Jewish girlfriend Melody? Or Jonah, his brother, who would prefer not to get involved in the fight?

Bad Jews transferring to West End's Arts Theatre

Ilan Goodman & Gina Bramhill

It has been announced that Bad Jews will transfer to the West End's Arts Theatre followings its run at the St James Theatre.

The production begins performances at its new home on 18th March for a limited run to 30th May 2015.

The current St James cast, including Jenna Augen, Gina Bramhill, Joe Coen and Ilan Goodman, are all reprising their roles. Joshua Harmon's play premiered at the Ustinov Studio in Bath last year. Michael Longhurst directs with design by Richard Kent, lighting by Richard Howell and sound by Adrienne Quartly.

A beloved grandfather has died and a treasured family heirloom with religious significance is up for grabs. But who is most deserving of it? Bossy, overbearing, fanatically religious Daphna? Her wealthy cousin Liam who’s just returned from skiing with his non-Jewish girlfriend Melody? Or Jonah, his brother, who would prefer not to get involved in the fight?

Press Night Pics: Bad Jews at the St James Theatre

Last week (on Wednesday 21st January 2015), Bad Jews officially opened at the St James Theatre. Check out pictures from the press night party below (click image to enlarge).

VIP Guests included David Baddiel, Henry Goodman, Alexander Hanson, Nigel Lindsey, Dame Esther Rantzen and Frances Ruffelle as well as the cast Jenna Augen (Daphna), Gina Bramhill (Melody), Joe Coen (Jonah) and Ilan Goodman (Liam) and creative team including Joshua Harmon (writer) and Michael Longhust (director).

Review: Bad Jews at the St James Theatre

Bad Jews
St James Theatre
Reviewed on Wednesday 21st January 2015
★★★★

Naming a play Bad Jews is a bold thing to do. Posters may have been raising eyebrows around town; however, Bad Jews isn't as controversial as its title suggests. The play, which received its UK premiere at the Ustinov Studio in Bath last year, sees four characters brought together inside a squashed Manhattan apartment.

Photo Feature: Production images released for London transfer of Bad Jews

Production images have been released for the London transfer of Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon. Check out the pictures below (click image to enlarge). 

Following its UK premiere at the Ustinov Studio in Bath last year, Bad Jews officially opens at the St James Studio tonight (21st January). The production runs until 28th February 2015. The cast includes Jenna Augen, Gina Bramhill, Joe Coen and Ilan Goodman. Michael Longhurst directs with design by Richard Kent, lighting by Richard Howell and sound by Adrienne Quartly.

Sneak peek at... London transfer of Bad Jews

Rehearsal images have been released for the London transfer of Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon. Check out the pictures below (click image to enlarge). 

Following its UK premiere at the Ustinov Studio in Bath last year, Bad Jews opens at the St James Studio on 21st January (previews from 15th January). The production runs until 28th February 2015. The cast includes Jenna Augen, Gina Bramhill, Joe Coen and Ilan Goodman. Michael Longhurst directs with design by Richard Kent, lighting by Richard Howell and sound by Adrienne Quartly.