Theatre review: Levin & Levin, Everyman, Cork

Set in the early part of the 20th century, when Jewish people were driven out of Russia because of the pogroms, this impressive production from local theatre company, Broken Crow, has resonance for today.

The play, written by Aideen Wylde (who also stars in it, alongside George Hanover) is the story of two young Russian Jewish girls, who, to survive, disguise themselves as boys and travel across Europe. After a spell on Broadway with their cabaret act, they end up in the Weimar Republic, performing their satirical songs playfully, while overshadowed by Nazism.

With the resurgence of extreme right-wing politics today in parts of Europe and with families fleeing the hostile regime in Syria, Levin & Levin touches on child labour and hints at the horrors of being a refugee.