Restoring the Repertoire

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The Jew of Venice

A Rehearsed Reading. Granville’s version of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice held the stage for forty years after its triumphant production with Thomas Betterton as Bassanio in 1701. Played by the same cast as our own production of The Merchant..., this is a fascinating game of spot the difference, giving a unique insight into the changing tastes of audiences and playwrights.