Although written in the closing years of the 16th century, the themes of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice ... cultural and racial prejudice and conflict, financial issues and the empowerment of women resonate in the 21st . This production is a radical and contemporary view of the play reflecting today's multicultural society ... Several of the characters are black or Asian; Antonio is a wealthy gay Muslim, who suppresses his sexuality because of his religion; Shylock is now a high-flying woman in the world of finance; while Portia and Nerissa find an ingenious way of dealing with Portia's late father's wishes to find a suitable and acceptable husband.| 10 Jun 14 to 14 Jun 14 | Drayton Arms Theatre Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
