About the Show

A comedy where a gathering among Jewish relatives sparks debate about familial ties and faith.

Three cousins come together in a small New York apartment following the tragic death of their grandfather, a Holocaust survivor.

Tensions run high as it's revealed that each family member has differing views when it comes to their relationship with Judaism.

Joshua Harmon's comedy returns to the West End following its two previous sold-out runs. This production is recommended for ages 12+.

Critic Reviews (4)

"Bad Jews covers the waterfront when it comes to tethering one’s faith to the mast and the lengths to which people will go when ancestry is invoked, and self-identity, too."
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"This revival by Jon Pashley - takes the play’s many peaks of hysterical emotion and brutal wit like a series of ski jumps. It’s a superior example of a particular New York genre for which there is no British equivalent, and a welcome addition to the London mix."
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"Harmon’s script is anything but subtle. All that’s left is dull stereotypes engaged in an interminable bout of mud wrestling. To add to the general air of unreality, we’re expected to believe that characters disappear to the bathroom for minutes on end while their reputation is trashed."
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"Impressively, despite innumerable changes to the cultural landscape since the play was first performed, it doesn’t feel all that dated. ... This is a vigorous and multifaceted work."
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