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Roald Dahl

Elliot Levey shares his Soundtrack for the walk to Giant in New York (credit H Pena)
June 11, 2026, 12:47 am
Giant star shares his New York soundtrack
While starring on Broadway, actor Elliot Levey has compiled a musical map of Manhattan featuring Jewish legends, iconic songs and the stories behind them
By Elliot Levey
John Lithgow and Elliot Levey in Giant
May 13, 2026, 5:23 pm
Giant to be shown in cinemas this autumn
Mark Rosenblatt's award-winning play starring John Lithgow and Elliot Levey will be screened in November
By Jewish News Reporter
February 3, 2026, 6:42 pm
WIN tickets to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Four tickets up for grabs to see this magical show in Richmond this half-term
By Louisa Walters
January 28, 2026, 12:44 pm
Roald Dahl Story Company backs first British Jewish Culture Month
EXCLUSIVE: Board of Deputies expands Jewish education as Dahl company turns antisemitic legacy into long-term support
By Annabel Sinclair
John Lithgow and Elliot Levey in Giant
June 24, 2025, 2:07 pm
Roald Dahl and the trouble with genius
Actor Elliot Levey considers the uneasy dance between dazzling art and deeply flawed artists
By Elliot Levey
June 18, 2025, 10:10 am
How Roald Dahl play Giant turned a director into a writer
Mark Rosenblatt had the idea and Nicholas Hytner convinced him to write the play himself
By Darren Richman
Elliot Levey in Giant
May 10, 2025, 4:03 pm
REVIEW: Giant, Harold Pinter Theatre
Play about Roald Dahl has standout performances but is uncomfortable to watch
By Poppy Shulman
John Lithgow in Giant. Credit: Johan Persson
May 7, 2025, 12:14 pm
OPINION: Giant is a gift to Israel’s haters
Criticism of Israel's actions is largely unchallenged in Mark Rosenblatt's play, making it appear to be 'timely'
By Jonathan Baz
Screenshot: Roald Dahl books
November 20, 2024, 11:55 am
OPINION: Two Jews, three opinions: what should we make of Roald Dahl?
Darren Richman reviews the Royal Court's performance of 'Giant'
By Darren Richman
July 18, 2023, 10:15 am
Roald Dahl Museum displays plaque apologising for author’s ‘racist views towards Jewish people’
Buckinghamshire museum has placed a panel in the welcome area of the building, condemning the celebrated children’s writer’s racism.
By Jenni Frazer
Roald Dahl
September 23, 2021, 4:14 pm
Netflix urged to address Roald Dahl’s antisemitism as it purchases his catalogue
Streaming giant urged to 'produce a documentary fully exploring the antisemitism that so tarnishes his legacy' after huge deal agreed for the author's work
By Jewish News Reporter
A family photograph of the children's author Roald Dahl, with his wife Patricia Neal, and children Olivia (right) Tessa, and Theo (in pram).
December 15, 2020, 1:58 pm
OPINION: Appreciating the genius of an antisemite
Following an apology issued by Roald Dahl's family for his antisemitism, Rabbi Pinchas Hackenbroch reflects on valuing the art of hateful people
By Rabbi Pinchas Hackenbroch
A family photograph of the children's author Roald Dahl, with his wife Patricia Neal, and children Olivia (right) Tessa, and Theo (in pram).
December 8, 2020, 12:59 pm
Roald Dahl’s family urged to engage with community after antisemitism apology
Communal groups including JCORE, CST and the Holocaust Educational Trust welcome the apology but ask why it was hidden online and not sent to Jewish groups
By Tali Fraser
Roald Dahl
December 6, 2020, 10:43 am
Roald Dahl family apologises for author’s antisemitic comments
Relatives of the much-loved author who wrote books such as Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie And The Chocolate Factory issue apology on his website
By Jewish News Reporter
Anne Hathaway stars as the Grand High Witch, alongside Octavia Spencer and newcomer Jahzir Kadeem Bruno in The Witches
October 8, 2020, 3:26 pm
Robert Zemeckis directs remake of Roald Dahl’s The Witches
Anne Hathaway stars as the Grand High Witch, alongside Octavia Spencer and newcomer Jahzir Kadeem Bruno
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