Description
Book SynopsisFrom the despair of aninut, even in a short shiva, the ice inside you is thawing, Mordecai, it will open you to the world if you let it. After, shloshim. After a year, yizkor, yarhrzeit. And yes, sorrow, but also hope, hope in those who'll welcome you, love you. Let them love you. Don't neglect God now that you need him.In Judaism you have seven days to mourn a loved one, unless interrupted by a high holy day. Sadie died yesterday, Yom Kippur is tomorrow, so Mordecai only has tonight to say goodbye to his wife. Exploring themes of identity, love and faith,
Shiver is a comic play about grief and Judaism. With moments of farce, as well as a touch of the surreal, this is a skilfully written play that marks the start of an exciting playwriting career for Daniel Kanaber.
Shiver received its world premiere at Watford Palace Theatre on 3 February 2014, starring David Horovitch (
Hysteria, Hampstead Theatre;
Grief, National Theatre;
Seven Jewish ChildrenTrade Review. . . it is always refreshing to see a play that takes religion seriously. * Guardian *
. . . a great premise, perfectly poised for a poignant comedy that . . . deals with universal concerns about grief, faith and identity. * Financial Times *
. . . a smart and sympathetic piece of writing . . . * The Times *
