‘Yentl’ Opens at the Sydney Opera House

Congrats to Max Lyandvert on his Sound and Music Design for Yentl, a new adaptation based on the original Yiddish short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer which opened at the Sydney Opera House last week.  

Yentl is the journey of a young woman who defies the Jewish Orthodox tradition that forbids females from studying religious scripture. When her father dies, Yentl emancipates herself by dressing in male guise, determined to live as a man to continue her studies. Religion, gender, sexual politics, and traditional Yiddish culture collide as Yentl finds her truth through faith and love. 

“Max Lyandvert’s sounds and music keep us attentive to the shifting temperaments for the piece, able to bring the drama when the moment calls for it.” ★★★★★ Suzy Goes See

Running until 10 November 2024 at the Playhouse, Sydney Opera House.