Revenge After The Levoyah theatre review: Hilarious satire about antisemitism
This energetic two-hander explores the legacy of Jeremy Corbyn

Written by Nick Cassenbaum and directed by Emma Jude Harris, Revenge: After The Levoyah is hilariously fast-paced and packed with energy from start to finish. Set in Essex and following twins Lauren and Dan, the play examines the fallout from allegations of antisemitism made against Jeremy Corbyn in 2018. We witness the ramifications on the Jewish community, watching the twins spiral, eventually deciding to kidnap Corbyn with the help of some former gangsters.
The dynamic pair cycle through a multitude of characters, creating the sense of a much-bigger ensemble; an impressive feat from only two actors. Each character is instantly recognisable once introduced, but a screen on the side of the stage running through the script is a helpful addition to the set, especially with faster lines. Comedic timing is spot-on and there’s not a moment when the cast don’t have the audience’s attention, which can become slightly overwhelming especially when the stakes begin to increase.
Revenge: After the Levoyah ingeniously satirises the intergenerational fear held by Jewish people under the threat of antisemitism, and the sense of having to take matters into your own hands. Deftly navigating the confusion propagated by the media, its farcical nature makes for an absurdly funny watch.
Revenge After The Levoyah, Summerhall, until 26 August, 3pm; main picture: Alex Brenner.