The Golem: or, Next Year in Jerusalem or, this year at the Blue Room

In hours of anguish and uncertain light, The Rabbi's eyes would linger on his Golem. Who can say what God himself felt, gazing at his hapless Rabbi in Prague'.

In Jewish folklore, the Golem is an anthropomorphic creature made of clay, brought to life by Rabbi Loew in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.

Writhing through the amber hallways of the Blue Room Theatre, ducking between hanging thread and arching doorways, The Golem: or, Next Year in Jerusalem leads audiences on a bizarre tale of hope, fear, retribution and religion.

Split into two groups and led astray; audiences will experience one of two stories within the (now) Gothic architecture of Northbridge's ever-impressive Blue Room Theatre. Waltzing around the roaring hallways, amber-lights flickering and walls hidden behind thick thread, the atmosphere of dread and mystery is palpable.

Led to dining rooms, karaoke bars and stages, audiences will witness an excursion of religious and self persecution/discovery; the fear of the future, the horrors of the past and the endearing spirit of the Jewish faith.

Performers Humphrey Bower and Tim Green give their all and hold the audience captive in their hands as they struggle to grasp their own identity through movement and music. Half naked and sweating by the end of the performance; Bower and Green truly put a thunderous energy into their performance.

Set Designer Rhys Morris, Lighting and Sound Designer Joe Lui, and many other members of the team should be congratulated for their fantastic efforts in creating a terrific atmosphere that implores exploration of the remarkable set.

If you're looking for a bizarre experience, The Golem: or, Next Year in Jerusalem is an intriguing and mysterious play. Best seen in pairs, separated into different groups, witnessing both halves of this unique project.