Photo Flash: BAD JEWS Opens Tonight at the St. James

Danny Moar and Simon Friend for Theatre Royal Bath and St. James Theatre Productions present BAD JEWS, running tonight 15 January - 28 February (press night 21 January) at the St. James Theatre, 12 Palace Street, SW1E 5JA. By Joshua Harmon, BAD JEWS is directed by Michael Longhurst and designed by Richard Kent, with lighting by Richard Howell and sound by Adrienne Quartly. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

The UK premiere of this production of Bad Jews was a sell out at the Ustinov Studio, Bath earlier this year, where it earned huge critical acclaim for its hilarious script and sharp performances.

A beloved grandfather has died and a treasured family heirloom with religious significance is up for grabs. But who is most deserving of it? Bossy, overbearing, fanatically religious Daphna? Her wealthy cousin Liam who's just returned from skiing with his non-Jewish girlfriend Melody? Or Jonah, his brother, who would prefer not to get involved in the fight?

A cramped Manhattan apartment becomes the setting for a viciously hilarious quarrel about family, faith and legacy as the contenders set at each other's throats on the night after the funeral.

The original Bath cast will reprise their roles for the St. James Theatre run. UK Theatre award winning Jenna Augen will play the role of Daphna, Gina Bramhill will play Melody, Joe Coen will play Jonah and Ilan Goodman will play Liam.

Photo Credit: Robert Workman