The play about an Orthodox Jewish girl who dresses as a man to study the Torah has extended its Sydney season, despite only 20 per cent of ticket buyers being Gentiles.
Anton Berezin’s tongue is only partially in his cheek when he recalls his pitch to investors in Yentl, whose season has just been extended at Sydney Opera House.
“I told them, ‘I’ve got a great idea, let’s do a Jewish play at the most antisemitic time in the 21st century’,” he says, in reference to rising antipathy towards Jews because of the ongoing Israel-Palestine war.
Michael BaileyRich List co-editorMichael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au
