About the Show

The stage adaptation of Jean-Claude Grumberg’s best-selling novella set against the backdrop of the Holocaust.

A Jewish family is struggling to survive the Holocaust in Nazi-occupied France. As they face the relentless threat of persecution, they must make heart-wrenching decisions to protect their youngest members...

The UK premiere of the stage adaptation of Jean-Claude Grumberg’s best-selling novella explores resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love and family bonds in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Allan Corduner ('The Motive and the Cue') stars in this one-man show, with a live score played by award-winning cellist Gemma Rosefield.

This production is recommended for ages 12+.

Critic Reviews (9)

"Go hear the survivors speak while they still can."
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"It’s a largely static piece of work and a strange one."
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"At its best, 'The Most Precious of Goods' is storytelling at its finest."
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"...the unfussy baldness of the staging creates the sense of a testament"
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"It’s more than just reading out of a book, but less than giving it full dramatic life."
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"The production often feels underdeveloped and tentative..."
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"This is a haunting, moving piece."
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"The story is a moving one...Spiro draws you into its rhythms."
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