"It's a very loaded moment to be doing a Jewish work…but the overall message is of coming together and celebrating Jewish traditions"

After the success of London’s first ever Jewish panto last year, which had everyone from babies to bubbas in fits of giggles, it’s only right that the family fun returns for a second season. The same team behind the hilarious Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Pig, presents Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah, about East Ender Goldie Frocks and the fuzzy Behr family, who are preparing for the best bear mitzvah Picalilli Circus has ever seen. Judi Herman caught up with one of the stars of the show, Frankie Thompson (aka Baby Behr), to talk about her family history in theatre, using comedy to address difficult topics and living up to the legend of ‘Smelly Bum’.

Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah runs until Sunday 8 January. Times vary. From £26 adults, from £16 children. JW3, NW3 6ET. jw3.org.uk/panto