Plays

Faygele Tickets

Duration

2 hrs

Age Limit

Strictly for 14+ yrs

A teenager’s bar mitzvah is brought to a screeching halt when his father calls him a slur. How does Ari discover what authenticity means to him after?

Great for

Fans of drama | Tragedy lovers | Coming of age story enthusiasts

Theater name: Marylebone Theatre

Faygele is an unflinching and deeply personal exploration of queer identity, family, and the struggles of self-acceptance. Set against the backdrop of 1970s America, the play captures the raw emotions of a young man fighting to embrace his truth in a world that refuses to understand him. Faygele brings to life a forgotten chapter of queer resistance.

While Faygele explores heavy themes of oppression and defiance, it is also wickedly funny, tender, and filled with moments of joy. Despite the heavy subject matter, this show is a celebration of queer survival and pride, helmed by Will Nunziata as the director. Staged at the Marylebone Theatre, this production offers an intensely personal and immersive experience, drawing audiences into the world of a young man trying to find his place in a society that doesn’t accept him. Book your tickets now for a show that proves revolution starts with just one word.

Faygele is an unflinching and deeply personal exploration of queer identity, family, and the struggles of self-acceptance. Set against the backdrop of 1970s America, the play captures the raw emotions of a young man fighting to embrace his truth in a world that refuses to understand him. Faygele brings to life a forgotten chapter of queer resistance.

While Faygele explores heavy themes of oppression and defiance, it is also wickedly funny, tender, and filled with moments of joy. Despite the heavy subject matter, this show is a celebration of queer survival and pride, helmed by Will Nunziata as the director. Staged at the Marylebone Theatre, this production offers an intensely personal and immersive experience, drawing audiences into the world of a young man trying to find his place in a society that doesn’t accept him. Book your tickets now for a show that proves revolution starts with just one word.

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Show details

Genre: Plays

Audience: Strictly for 14+ yrs

Theater name: Marylebone Theatre

Theater facilities: Washrooms, in-house cafe/bar, air-conditioning, Box Office, merchandise kiosks

Theater accessibility: accessible washroom, ramp, dedicated viewing area for wheelchair users, reserved companion seating, complimentary ticket policy for companions of visitors with disabilities, emergency evacuation procedures are in place for visitors with disabilities, service dogs, access parking

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading Roles: Ilan Galkoff as Ari Freed, Ben Caplan as Dr. Freed, Clara Francis as Mrs. Freed, Andrew Paul as Rabbi Lev, Yiftach Mizrahi as Sammy Stein

Playwright: Shimmy Braun

Director: Will Nunziata

Set & Costume Designer: David Shields

Lighting Designer: Tony P. Darvill

Sound Designer: Dan Samson

Casting Director: Rob Kelly

Company Stage Manager: Elsie O’Rourke

Deputy Stage Manager: Jordan Deegen Fleet

Executive Producer/General Management: Thomas Hopkins Productions

Additional info

Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

Faygele is recommended for ages 14 and above due to homophobic language and mature themes.

The show contains strong language, death and strobe lights making it best suited for teen and adult audiences. Viewer discretion is advised