Three new English-language performances at Jerusalem’s Khan Theater

The Khan Theatre, in partnership with The Times of Israel Presents, is staging three special performances for English speakers this winter – with exclusive discount tickets for TOI readers.

On Sunday, November 25, Nissim Aloni’s “Napoleon Dead or Alive,” directed by Udi Ben Moshe and featuring music by Keren Peles, will be performed with English surtitles.

In this spectacular, trans-European fantasy, Napoleon Bonaparte flees the world of the dead into the 19th century, hoping to be resurrected in order to amend his great mistake – the invasion of Russia. Quick on his heels are all the demons of the underworld, led by with Samedi and Lilith – the royals of the dead.

In their effort to stop the rampaging deceased, the demons scatter fake Napoleons all over Europe, hoping to confuse the dead man and exhaust him so that he gives up his quest and returns with them to the world of the departed.

Still from the Jerusalem-based Khan Theatre production of Nissim Aloni’s ‘Napoleon Dead or Alive.’ (Yael Elon)

Meanwhile, Brigela – a hitman hired by the Neapolitan Mafia to assassinate the emperor, scampers about across the continent among the dozens of characters populating Europe during the years 1806-1814.

This challenging play forces the audience to confront the division between illusion and reality, the feeling of missed opportunity in our lives and whether sorcery can vanquish this frustration.

‘Napoleon Dead or Alive,’ November 25 at 8:30 pm
Discount tickets for TOI readers 85 NIS (normally 220 NIS).
Quote discount code: 2024. Book HERE

Jerusalem-based Khan Theatre production of Primo Levi’s ‘If This Is A Man,’ starring Nir Ron (courtesy)

On Sunday, January 27, Mor Frank directs Nir Ron in a gripping one-man dramatic adaption of “If This Is A Man,” Primo Levi’s classic memoir of Holocaust survival.

The play recounts Levi’s experiences from February 1944 until the liberation of Auschwitz in Poland in January 1945. The work is more than a memoir and goes beyond mere recollection by seeking to consider, in narrative form, the human condition in all its extremes.

The performance starts at 8:30 pm, preceded by a talk in English at 8 pm.

‘If This Is A Man,’ January 27, 8:30 pm
Discount tickets for TOI readers 65 NIS (full price is 220 NIS).
Quote discount code 2021. Book HERE

Still from the new Khan Theatre production of Natan Alterman’s 1959 play, ‘The Inn of Ghosts.’ (Yael Elon)

On Wednesday, February 13, English-speakers can enjoy the new production of Natan Alterman’s 1959 play, “The Inn of Ghosts.”

Virtuoso violinst Hananel leaves his home and devoted wife to go out into the world and fulfill himself as an artist. His wife, who aspires to ideal love, acquiesces. For 12 years she enslaves herself to the abusive son of a moneychanger in order to help Hananel fulfill his dream. The only condition she sets is that he swears to come home when he promised he would.

Still from the new Khan Theatre production of Natan Alterman’s 1959 play, ‘The Inn of Ghosts.’ (Yael Elon)

Alterman’s masterwork is a fascinating play about an artist thirsting for self-fulfillment and recognition, who ultimately pays a high price for his ambition: When he forgets his love and breaks his vow, his creative talent is taken from him.

The performance starts at 8:30 pm, preceded by a talk in English at 8 pm.

‘The Inn of Ghosts,’ February 13 at 8:30 pm
Discount tickets for TOI readers 85 NIS (full price 220 NIS).
Quote discount code: 2024. Book HERE

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