The Gigolo from the Congo

From the setting sun in the Congo to the first light on Dizengoff Street, from dark desires to impossible dreams – three iconic performers bring to life a comic gem by the legendary playwright Hanoch Levin.

Miki Kam, Israel Katorza, and Igal Naor take the stage in a bittersweet evening that walks the tightrope between laughter and tears, the ridiculous and the sublime.

A theatrical evening blending biting humor with moments of unexpected grace, tender nostalgia with sharp cynicism, and side-splitting laughter with tears of emotion.
Come rediscover the magic that made these sketches a beloved part of Israeli culture – a hilarious and heartbreaking journey of desperate love, absurd longing, and dreams gone awry somewhere between the Congo and Dizengoff.
Miki Kam, Israel Katorza, and Igal Naor – three wonderful unfortunates – come together on one stage to tell a story about life, death, and everything in between.

So come, take a seat, suffer a little, and laugh a lot.

It’s not like you had better plans for tonight anyway.
Warning: the evening contains brief moments of joy and prolonged disappointments.

Show Duration 90 Minutes without a break

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Reviews

Haaretz:

"The Gigolo from Congo” reminds us how poetic and captivating theater can be with modest means. Against the backdrop of large-scale productions by Hanoch Levin, the production stands out thanks to wonderful acting and smart direction and editing."

Complimentary:

"Israel Katorza steps into the gallery of life’s desperate characters - and into the essence of the unattainable - with ease and captivating charm. Yigal Naor is excellent in everything he does. Miki Kam - simply phenomenal! A masterclass in delivering a song with every gesture, every movement, every sound and note that comes from her mouth."

Yuval Arel’s Blog:

"Under the direction of Tamar Keenan, an impressive theatrical experience was created, accompanied by set design from Adam Keller and live music by Dafna Keenan."

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