Leeds, UK

The Leeds Jewish International Performing Arts Festival

is unique in Western Europe and presents five electrifying days of high quality international comedy, drama and dance entertainment, eagerly awaited by audiences of thousands and has gained a reputation as one of the most entertaining festivals in Leeds.



Here are just some of the exciting highlights we are looking forward to in 2009



Max Pashm Band

Max Pashm Band, UK


Blistering electronic beats/percussion and vocals combined with Greek, Balkan, Gypsy & Klezmer music from Max Pashm and top UK musicians open the Festival with a bang! A ground braking, entertaining mix when traditional meets modern!!






Simply Barbra

Simply Barbra, US


Direct from New York, your once-in-a-lifetime chance to almost meet Barbra Streisand in person! Steven Brinberg, the world’s most brilliantly captivating Streisand impersonator is, "Simply Barbra". Many of Barbra's greatest hits will be performed in an incredible show that has played worldwide to critical acclaim!




Joe Leader Collective

The Joe Leader Collective, UK


An explosive show of Funk, Soul , Smooth Jazz, Latin and sweltering hot Dance Music from Joe Leader, award winning saxophonist and his 8 piece band, London. Performance features soul diva, Mary Pearce.






The Mozart Question

The Mozart Question, UK


Paolo Levi is the greatest violinist in the world. But he refuses to play Mozart. Why? In Michael Morpurgo’s extraordinary story, we are taken from the beauty of Venice, to the horrors of the Nazi gas chambers, in a powerful drama that will move and inspire both young and old.



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