Some brutal letters about it, esp. by "Henry W"... Archived Message Posted by Morrissey on January 19, 2020, 10:43 am, in reply to "Re: Marr" HenryW 18 Feb 2009 23:41 0 1 I have seen the play in question. In your diary entry on this subject you say: "The Diary's advice? See it for yourself, preferably in the context of the play that runs before it: Marius von Mayenburg's The Stone is an intense criticism of the refusal by some Germans to accept their families' complicity in atrocities against the Jews. " What on earth do you mean by that? That is truly truly appalling. How the Jews would benefit from learining from the history of the Germans. Tomorrow may be if you get your way we will be watching a play that includes intense criticism of the refusal by some Jews to accept their families' complicity in atrocities against the Palestinians. Clearly the point you make. Shameful. You should read Howard Jacobson in today's Indpednent and that will give you a better understanding of the issues.. http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/howard-jacobson/howard-jacobson-let8217s-see-the-8216criticism8217-of-israel-for-what-it-really-is-1624827.html HW Share Facebook Twitter Report AvariciousMandarin 18 Feb 2009 23:44 0 1 Yes of course it is antisemitic. Shame on the Royal Court. The theatre critic of the Jewish Chronicle said: For the first time in my career as a critic, I am moved to say about a work at a major production house that this is an antisemitic play. Here is what Melanie Phillips wrote: This is an open vilification of the Jewish people, not merely repeatedly perpetrating incendiary lies about Israel but demonstrably and openly drawing upon an atavistic hatred of the Jews. It is sickening and dreadful beyond measure that the Royal Court theatre is staging this. It is not a contribution to a necessarily polarised and emotional debate. It is open incitement to hatred. In the Middle Ages, ‘mystery plays which portrayed the Jews as the demonic killers of Christ helped fuel the murderous pogroms against the Jews of Europe. With this piece by Caryl Churchill, the Royal Court is staging a modern ‘mystery play. It is a despicable act. http://www.spectator.co.uk/melaniephillips/3334851/the-royal-courts-mystery-play.thtml Other reviews: http://www.hurryupharry.org/2009/02/08/seven-jewish-children-a-play-for-gaza-by-caryl-churchill-at-the-royal-court/#comments http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/theatre/article5711419.ece http://img.metro.co.uk/e-edition/A147pa/Metro20090216/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metro.co.uk%2Fe-metro (page 27) http://thejc.com/articles/outrage-over-demonising-play-gaza http://www.thejc.com/articles/review-seven-jewish-children https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4481691725314537521&postID=3133360763948947284&page=1 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturecritics/dominiccavendish/4601683/Seven-Jewish-Children---A-Play-for-Gaza-at-the-Royal-Court-review.html Shame on Michael Billington: Churchill shows us how Jewish children are bred to believe in the ‘otherness of Palestinians Message Thread: Marr - Mary January 19, 2020, 9:47 am Thompson's effort for 18th January - Mary January 19, 2020, 9:51 am Re: Marr - Morrissey January 19, 2020, 10:38 am Some brutal letters about it, esp. by "Henry W"... - Morrissey January 19, 2020, 10:43 am Re: Some brutal letters about it, esp. by "Henry W"... - Mary January 19, 2020, 12:02 pm   Searching