Revenge: After The Levoyah – Soho Theatre
Following the death of their grandfather, in the midst of the 2019 allegations of antisemitism within the Labour Party, Jewish twins Lauren (Gemma Barnett) and Ben (Charlie Cassen) are recruited by Malcolm Spivak to “do something about it”. Malcolm’s plan is to kidnap Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Nick Cassenbaum’s hilarious script satirises the media’s frenzied attacks on Jeremy Corbyn in the lead up to the 2019 General Election. Although set in 2019, there are clear modern-day parallels; claims of antisemitism are frequently used to discount any criticism of the State of Israel and its actions in Gaza. As well as being a sharp satire, the play excels as a spoof of gangster, heist, and spy movies. The playful script, dynamic direction, and evocative sound and lighting design perfe...