This production is recommended for ages 12+.
Performance dates
14 July - 25 September 2022
Run time 1hr 50min (no interval)
Includes interval
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Bad Jews tickets are on sale now!
Do not miss your chance to see this hysterical play come back to the Arts Theatre for a limited 11-week run this summer. This dark comedy centred on family relationships will have you laughing and crying so be sure to get your hands on tickets while they are available!
Bad Jews
Bad Jews takes place over one night in a crowded Manhattan apartment. A family comes together after their beloved grandfather, a Holocaust survivor, has died. It’s the night after the funeral and the younger generation are battling over who deserves to take possesion of a precious family heirloom of their grandfather’s.
This treasured heirloom is a piece of jewlery with religious significance, and now that it’s up for grabs, everyone wants to be the one to take it home. The small New York apartment becomes the setting for a viciously funny family feud that has the younger generation at each other’s throats.
Who will take home the family relic? Should it be Daphna, bossy overbearing and religious to the point of fanaticism and very proud of having an Israeli boyfriend ? Or Liam the wealthy cousin who has only just returned from skiing with his non-Jewish girlfriend, Melody in tow? Or maybe Jonah, his brother, who would rather not be involved in the fight at all.
This hilarious and clever dark comedy is about family, faith and legacy.
Bad Jews cast and creatives
After premiereing in New York in 2012 Bad Jews transferred to the UK ahead of two West End runs in 2015.Now the funny, surprising and touching original West ENd production has returned to the Arts Theatre.
Bad Jews is written by award-winning playwright Joshua Harmon. His other works include Significant Other, Admissions, Skintight, Ivanka: a Madea for Now and Prayer for the French Republic. The show is directed by Jon Pashley. His previous theatre credits include Welcome to Thebes, GHBoy, Romeo and Juliet and Boudica.
Casting for the upcoming Art Theatre production of Bad Jews will be announced in due course.
Tickets for Bad Jews in London on sale now!
Bad Jews returns to London’s Arts Theatre following two sold out, record breaking engagements in the West End. This dark comedy has an extremely limited 11-week run so be sure to book your tickets now whilst availability lasts.
Content
This production contains strong language.Recent Reviews
We loved this show!!! As an American Jew, this really resonated.
Why oh why do you have to spoil a superb production by bringing in the "f" word so frequently, it's totally unnecessary and doesn't add anything to the story?
Loved this show - funny, clever, observant, very moving. Makes you think. Lovely acting
We thoroughly enjoyed this over the top no filter comedy – – plenty of references to keep you thinking and on your toes at the same time!
Slow start but really picks up.
Touches deeply and wisely with the subject of jews identity VS progressive principles
The play was really well staged. The actors were working hard and definitely committed to keeping the energy high and telling the story. For me the problem was the story didn't really go anywhere and the whole show was delivered in one tempo and a lot of shouting. Not for me. I was right at the front as you can see .
Play has potential but it just does not come together. It is not believable and the acting forced. Not actually very funny either.
Wonderfully funny and alternative.
Very amusing with great actors playing their parts. Would recommend seeing it.
It was good but went on a bit it was only funny in bits . And 30 pounds was to much .
Excellent production, lots of very important issues raised. Big applause to the writer and whole production team.
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