Theater

Veteran Israeli theater, film actor Ilan Dar dies at 89

Dar was a fixture of Israeli theater, television, and cinema for decades, but his role in Krovim Krovim became one of the defining performances of his career.

Ilan Dar.
BAYREUTH FESTIVAL HALL in Germany, built specifically for the performance of Wagner’s stage works.

To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters

LEFT: AARON KRAUS, ‘Standing Prayer (Amidah).’ RIGHT: MIRIAM  JASKIEROWICZ ARMAN, ‘Begetting Life.’

‘Jerusalem of Gold’ exhibit brings five Israeli artists to the capital’s theater

JOHN MALKOVICH: ‘I’m thrilled to return to Israel.’

John Malkovich to return to Israel with satirical theatrical-musical show


Heroism and Heroes: 2025 Hebrew Children’s Theater Festival to take place in London this month

Over 80 performances are planned during the festival, highlighting stories of courage and resilience, inspired by extraordinary tales that have resonated deeply since the war began.

 AVRAHAM AUERBACH and Ben Zabludowski.

‘Private Lives’ comedy makes hilarious smash in Tel Aviv - review

Translated into Hebrew from the 1930 English play by Noël Coward, audiences will be entertained by the rich comedic timing of the actors and the masterful direction by Matan Shavit.

 PRIVATE LIVES actors (from L): Itai Tarnaruder as Victor, Naya Bienstock as Amanda, Niv Shitrit as Sibyl, and Dali Shachnaey as Elyot.

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 27-January 4

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

 The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra at the YMCA.

Jerusalem highlights: December 27-January 2

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 Theatrical performance 'The Child Ayelet.'

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 13-22

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

 Kamea Dance Company’s ‘White Face.’

Elmina Children’s Theater Festival: An oasis of coexistence in Jaffa

All shows at Jaffa Port Warehouse (Mahsan). NIS 60 (NIS 55 at pre-booking *6119.) https://www.elminajaffa.com/festival/ (Hebrew and Arabic site).

 THE ELMINA Children’s Theater Festival’s production of ‘That Round Thing.’

English-speaking theater performances shine at Nissan Native Jerusalem Festival

Eleven currently active theater companies will present a taste of their respective productions during the fourth edition of the Nissan Nativ Jerusalem Theater Festival.

 GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S ‘HMS Pinafore’ by the Encore! Educational Theatre Company.

'David the Servant King': A biblical musical on King David for women - review

As the war continues, the message and hope conveyed by this concert, planned for the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem on December 19, becomes more relevant and necessary.

 A scene from 'David the Servant King.'

Myths and war at Katzar Theater Festival

Artistic co-directors Tamar Keenan and Noah Schechter selected 17 plays out of roughly 400 offered. 

 ‘YOCHI AFTER the War’ at the Katzar Theater Festival.

A balm for our ears and heart: Art helping heal trauma in the deaf community

A German-Israeli multidisciplinary art project that works with deaf performers at the Na Laga’at Festival for Groundbreaking Arts offers some healing from our trauma.

 THE SITE of the Na Laga’at Festival.