At the post-show discussion, Abrahams was joined onstage by Hearst and cast members Amy Hack (Yentl/Anshel), Genevieve Kingsford (Hodes), Ashley Margolis (Avigdor) and Evelyn Krape (The Figure and others), who is also Kadimah’s artistic director. They gave fascinating insight into the process of writing the play as well as performing it: most of the cast are not native Yiddish speakers, making the multilingual aspect all the more impressive. Margolis talked about joining the Australian company for the London run as the only Brit and how welcomed he’s been made to feel. The panel also reflected on how well the show was received by Australian audiences and how London theatregoers would compare – so far the reception here seems to be very favourable indeed. Overall the afternoon’s offerings matched the show’s ability to look back at Yentl’s past while celebrating the present and future of Yiddish storytelling.
By Maia Kahn
Yentl runs until Sunday 12 April. 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat), 3pm (Sun only). From £25. Marylebone Theatre, London, NW1 6XT. marylebonetheatre.com
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