Musical
Fiddler on the Roof
Jewish milkman Tevye tries to preserve tradition in 1905 Anatevka as each of his daughters pushes against the life expected of her.
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Productions
Past productions(1)
- Regent's Park Open Air Theatre · London — 27 July – 28 September 2024
- Barbican Theatre · London — 24 May – 19 July 2025
Tevye lives in the small village of Anatevka with his five daughters, guided by the traditions that have long organised family and community life. As his daughters begin challenging those expectations, especially around marriage, he must decide how far he can bend without losing the roots that have shaped him.
A family-centred historical musical where matchmaking and generational conflict unfold against a wider world that is changing around the village.
family stories, Jewish history, generational conflict and musicals about tradition under pressure.
Details
- From 24 May 2025
Running time not recorded.
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Cast & crew
Creative & crew(3)
- Composer
- Jerry Bock
- Lyricist
- Sheldon Harnick
- Book writer
- Joseph Stein
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