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What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank Tickets

It's the play everyone is talking about

This production is recommended for ages 14+

Performance dates

20 January - 15 February 2025

Run time 2hrs (inc. interval)

Includes interval

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What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank London tickets

A seriously funny play adapted from Nathan Englander’s Pulitzer-finalist short story, What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank made its UK debut at the Marylebone Theatre this Autumn. Starring Joshua Malina (The West Wing), this is a provocative and hilarious new show that everyone is talking about… Book your official tickets today!

What is What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank about?

WHAT: A serious new comedy.

WE: Two Jewish couples; one secular, the other ultra-Orthodox.

TALK: The argument none of them meant to have.

ABOUT: Identity, Politics, Parenthood and Getting High.

WHEN: Present day Florida.

WE: A college dropout who claims to be a Pastafarian

TALK: Provocative, Hilarious, Painful, Honest.

ABOUT: Gaza, Israel, the Holocaust, Nazis, Marriage, Sex.

ANNE: A nice Jewish girl….

FRANK: Is not in this play.

Facts and critical acclaim

  • What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, won the 2012 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
  • Writer, Nathan Englander, is the recipient of the Bard Fiction Prize, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. In 2004, he was made a fellow at the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library.
  • Joshua Malina has appeared in 112 episodes of the multi award-winning political series, Scandal, and 71 episodes of the critically acclaimed, Golden Globe winner, The West Wing.

 

Please bear in mind

This production is recommended for ages 14+ and features; strong language, discussion of sensitive topics including current world politics and international relations, and drug use.

What is What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank cast

Phil - Joshua Malina

Further casting to be announced.

What is What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank creatives

Main Creatives

Writer - Nathan Englander

Director - Patrick Marber 

Designer - Anna Fleischle

Content

Content warnings: Strong language, discussion of sensitive topics including current world politics and international relations, drug use

Recent Reviews

5.0
7 reviews
Mr Jeremy Shoham

Outstanding play and production. I took my 18 year old daughter and we were both really knocked out with the script and acting. Such an intelligent exploration of the the issues and what it means to be religious. As a Jewish father I really wanted my daughter to hear all views and arguments around Israel and Judaism and this was brilliantly served up over the two hour play. Thank you.

KARIN

Excellent, shocking, loving - a wonderful performance

Maureen Andersen

Well written, well directed, well acted and very current. Definitely worth the money. Some touching moments and some amusing ones, a few of spontaneous laughter and not just for Jewish audiences (I’m not).

Melanie

An extraordinary, sharp piece!

Wayne

Brilliant production. The writing was excellent. Punchy, funny, moving. Great cast. The theatre is lovely - and the staff, even more so.

Julia Walsh

Excellent production. Very topical and witty - especially given the sensitivities around some of the subject matter in the second half (about the war in Gaza). Dialogue was very good and many funny points. The clash of cultures (American vs Israeli Jewish couples) was really interesting. Great acting too! Intimate setting at Marylebone Theatre made it all the more enjoyable. Great evening. Thanks!

Rima B

Insightful, intelligent, entertaining & well acted. Recommend.

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