Lecture
Patrick Bade
Sunday 8.02.2026
Patrick Bade
The Dybbuk and Its Legacy
Sunday 8.02.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 8 February at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
Based on Jewish folklore and authored by S. An-sky in Russian before World War I, the play The Dybbuk premiered in Warsaw in Yiddish in 1920 and soon after by the Habima troupe in Moscow. It became a worldwide success and has left a rich legacy in opera, film, and ballet.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.