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A Song of Songs review

“An atmospheric feast”

ReviewsMay 15, 2024by Holly O'MahonyPark Theatre

A Song of Songs, Park Theatre

Ofra Daniel in A Song of Songs at Park Theatre, London. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography

Irresistible score and an impassioned performance bring this reworking of an erotic poem from the Hebrew Bible to life

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