After captivating audiences during its sold-out runs at Park Theatre, Manchester Jewish
Museum and Radlett Centre, the triple Offie-nominated Pickle returns to London for a limited
run at Soho Upstairs this July. Written and performed by award-winning Deli Segal (Channel
4Screenwriting 2023) and produced by Tanya Truman Productions, Pickle is a darkly comic
uproarious simcha of a one-woman show about being Jewish and secular in the UK today.
Expect smoked salmon, guilt and a large dose of self-deprecation.
Ari lives at home in North-West London, where her life is dominated by overbearing parents,
tradition and expectations. However, her daily life includes her job, going out – and, inevitably,
the dating scene. A smash-hit with audiences in 2022, Ari Fish, the protagonist’s social media
persona, also went viral on TikTok and Instagram (‘Things actual human males have said to me
on a date when I’ve said I’m Jewish’ had over 100,000 views on Instagram) and social media
posts have had over 300,000 views across both platforms combined.
Deli Segal, writer and performer, comments, It’s an absolute joy to bring Pickle to Soho Theatre,
a venue I’ve always admired for championing an exciting programme of new and diverse work.
Pickle is a contemporary Jewish female story that explores being caught in the middle of two
worlds and celebrates the parts that fit together, and those that don’t. I wanted to celebrate and
amplify the vibrancy and richness of Jewish culture, and of course, the humour. I’m delighted
Pickle has resonated with audiences across the country so far and I’m looking forward to the
next stage in its journey at Soho Theatre, a venue with its own Jewish history; the current site, in
fact, being home to West End Lane Synagogue until 1996. It feels even more meaningful to
perform the work in this hallowed space.
Previous praise for Pickle:
the makings of a Jewish Bridget Jones ★★★★ The Jewish Chronicle
always funny… a joyful celebration of what it means to be a Jewish woman ★★★★★ Theatre
Weekly
Rich in feeling, humour and vitality, bringing a love for culture and life that is humbling to watch
★★★★ Everything Theatre
Sparky, engaging show…wittily directed ★★★ Financial Times
Delights with its esoteric eccentricity ★★★ The Stage
