You tend to insert subtle nods to political topics into the glitter and the gags, has that been difficult to write in?
I approach all of my writing with a sense of affection and joy and I really want to create something that people can enjoy together across all different divisions. Everyone has had ups and downs in their year, it can sometimes feel like a pressure valve. My aim is for people to sit down and release something, and everything negative or polarising that happens makes pantomime even more vital.
Which fairytale do you think needs a good dose of chutzpah next?
I would love to reintroduce Mother Goose or Dick Whittington, and Josh Middleton [musical director] and I have an ever-growing list of songs made famous by Jewish artists or composers ready.
For those who haven’t been before, how would you sum up your Jewish pantos in three words?
Raucus, stupid and… heimish [Yiddish for familiar/homely].
By Dani Silver
Cinderella and the Matzo Ball runs Sunday 7 December – Sunday 4 January. Times vary. From £27 (adult), from £17 (child). JW3, London, NW3 6ET. jw3.org.uk/panto
