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Efraim, an elderly stonecutter, journeys from his shtetl to Vilnius when he learns his son is awaiting trial for the attempted assassination of the governor-general there. Accompanied by his compatriots, they face calamitous setbacks on the way to their 'promised land'. At times fantastical and dreamlike, at others expressive and skilfully comic, the image-rich drama illuminates the Jewish experience in the first half of the 20th century while speaking of love and compassion for mankind.

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Archive listings for Smile Upon Us, Lord (2018)

Work type: Play.

T546322189

Adapted from two novels by Lithuanian-born writer Grigory Kanovich, Smile Upon Us, Lord features an all-star Russian cast, with the 40-plus ensemble. Performed in Russian with English surtitles.Presented byVakhtangov State Academic Theatre of Russia. Director Rimas Tuminas. Design Adomas Jacovskis. Costume Aleksandra Jacovskyte. Music Faustas Latenas. Lighting Maya Shavdatuashvilli.

28 Feb 18 to 3 Mar 18

Barbican Centre, West End :: V371
listing details L241953118

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