London’s drama critics accorded a mixed reception this morning to the Jewish State Theatre of Poland which opened a three-week London engagement at the Winter Garden last night. Most of the criticism was directed at the selection of the play chosen for the opening – a Yiddish drama of Jewish emancipation in the 19th century.
The Times of London commented that “whatever its propagandist virtues, the piece is not well-suited to display the acting capacities of the visiting company.” The Daily Telegraph’s critic said “the play hardly gave the present company a chance to show its quality.” The London News Chronicle critic found the combination of Yiddish and the gloom of the play too much for him.
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