Arafat in Therapy 2011 - 2014
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Radio New Zealand
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"In a political game that is far from simple (it's not football, after all) this show refuses to let anyone win ... and I thank Bracka for it"
NYTheater Now
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"It is a-fast paced one-man 'piss-take' on the Middle-East. From U.N. resolutions to CNN, Arafat sends up politicians, peacemakers and human rights campaigners across the political spectrum ..."
Broadway World
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"Like a good couples therapist, the playwright himself scrupulously avoids taking sides. As a result, his play has been embraced by both Palestinian activists and religious, right-wing-oriented Jews ..."
The Jewish Week
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"This isn't a one-man show, it's a 20-man-and-woman show. Bracka is all of them and a whole lot more. You won't find as tears-to-the-eyes side-splitting, this side of Woody Allen or Seinfeld ..."
Crikey
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"... Jerusalemites loved the show, laughing loudly and applauding for several minutes at the end ..."
MidEast News Source
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"Peres In Therapy: Comedy Show Could be a Solution to the Mideast Conflict ..."
The Algemeiner
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"Bracka, who speaks five languages, expertly switches among his voices and characters ..."
The Jerusalem Post
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"Arafat In Therapy is a roller coaster ride from start to finish, so you better hang on ..."
The AU Review
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"Human rights lawyer turned comedian Jeremie Bracka says that with satire, he can dig into nuances, take a stand on political issues and help audiences relieve the pressure of living in Israel ..."
Haaretz
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"A clever idea wonderfully executed via by a very polished script ..."
Sydney Arts Guide
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"Bracka prides himself on taking on a multitude of roles, switching at lightning speed between ages, accents and nationalities with extraordinary savvy and confidence ..."
Suzy Goes See
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"The Middle East is no laughing matter but it has its lighter side, and looking at the humanity could well deliver a bunch of laughs and help us examine our own assumptions ..."
Daily Telegraph
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"Bracka uses his talent to expose some harsh realities and uses first-hand experiences to address perceptions around the current conflict..."
Alt Media
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"He has a killer ear for nuance, detail..."
Inprint Magazine
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"A smart, thoughtfully constructed show with laugh-out-loud moments..."
The Age
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"Humour is best therapy..."
Australian Jewish News
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"Jeremie Bracka is quite simply one of the best comic actors we have..."
Stage Whispers
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"A fabulous performance from a very talented, intelligent and extremely humorous comedian..."
Aussie Theatre
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"A satirical look at Middle East peace..."
MX
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"Bracka is a comic genius in the same league as Chris Lilley, Sean Micallef and John Safran; someone Melbourne should be immensely proud of..."Australian Stage
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"It's a long way from the West Bank to cracking jokes in a St Kilda Festival show, but the transition seems logical for Bracka... "
The Age
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"Arafat in Therapy is described as autobiographical monologue threaded together by the absurdist narrative of Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat ... If that doesn't pique your interest, I don't know what will!... "
ABC Melbourne
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"What do Woody Allen, Jerry Seinfeld and Billy Crystal have in common? Are you finding it difficult to answer this question without treading on some delicate, politically-correct toes? ... "
Beat
Enough About Me ... Let's Talk About Jew!
Enough About Me ... Let's Talk About Jew!
"Listening to the voices of the actual characters in the story brought home just how brilliant a mimic he was leaving us shaking our heads in amazement... "
The Groggy Squirrel
" With Enough About Me, Let's Talk About Jew!, Jeremie Bracka presented a play that documented his life growing up Jewish, from his birth up until his controversial entry into drama school..."
NY Metro Parents
"Polish, Egyptian, and Jewish... in Australia? Now that's a culture shock. This is a hilarious one-man (plus a Buba) show ... "
NY Theatre
"When we invited Jeremie Bracka on our show - an international lawyer by day and comedian at all other times - we didn't know what to expect! So we were so very, very pleased when ... "
ABC Perth Podcast
"Every year Melbourne is taken over by comedians but many are lawyers in disguise - why is this so? ... "
Law Report Podcast
