About this Event
What can a play from sixteenth century England tell us about how antisemitism and other prejudicial beliefs operate in our world today?
theatre dybbuk’s latest theatrical production brings together elements of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice with Elizabethan history and news from the 21st century to expose the underbelly of the classic play. The multidisciplinary work takes a kaleidoscopic view of the ways in which members of a society displace their fears on the “other” during times of upheaval.
Showtimes:
There are two showtimes to choose for this experience. 2:00 PM and another at 7:30 PM. The run time is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission.
About theatre dybbuk:
theatre dybbuk creates provocative new works that blend physical theatre with poetry and music for exciting, utterly singular live events. The company explores the rich world of Jewish history, building lyrical performances that illuminate universal human experience for contemporary audiences. With an in-depth development process that can range from a few months to three years, Artistic Director Aaron Henne builds each piece with a cast of dedicated professional actors, designers, musicians, and scholars. The resulting works, from the dark and visceral dance theatre of cave… a dance for lilith to the shadowy and immersive hell prepared: a ritual exorcism inspired by kabbalistic principles, performed within a dominant cultural context, are challenging and beautiful to behold.
Join theatre dybbuk in Toronto for a series of programs at the Prosserman JCC and Toronto Holocaust Museum from November 20-24. For more information, please visit
theatre dybbuk will be completing a residency with the Museum of Jewish Montreal from November 14-18, 2024, as part of their Canadian tour before arriving in Toronto.
For more information on events in Montreal please visit https://www.theatredybbuk.org/residencies#residencies-montreal
Learn more about theatre dybbuk at https://www.theatredybbuk.org/
Photo release:
UJA will be filming and/or taking photos of you and/or your dependent(s) during this event. Through this content, we hope to promote UJA’s fundraising campaigns, which will ultimately help us help those in need. By purchasing tickets, you give UJA the absolute right to and/or permission to publish your photo or video in the following manners:
- On UJA websites, affiliated sites, and blogs
- On UJA-owned and managed social media websites and social media ads
- In UJA produced video
- In UJA printed materials and advertisements
You understand that UJA will own all rights, including the copyright to any photos and videos. You hereby waive any right that you may have to inspect and/or approve the finished product that may be used in connection therewith, or the use to which it may be applied.
Post event experience:
A survey will be sent out to all attendees after the event to understand and learn from your experience with us.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Leah Posluns Theatre, 4588 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Canada
CAD 39.59
