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The Merchant of Venice - 1936 archiveShylock is a proud and defiant man. But when he demands a severe debt to be repaid he becomes a victim of his own intransigence and most seriously, the prejudice of others. London, 1936 the threat of fascism grows day by day. Shylock a widow, single mother and survivor of attacks on Jewish people in Russia, runs a small business from her home in Cable Street. Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists plan a march through the Jewish East End and a fragile peace is shattered. Into Shylock's world enters antisemitic Antonio in need of a loan, a dangerous deal is made. Will Shylock take her revenge? A powerful reminder of a key moment in British history.

Cast/Performers

Tracy-Ann Oberman (Shylock), Adam Buchanan (Bassanio / Fascist Veteran), Raymond Coulthard (Antonio / Arragon), Jessica Dennis (Mary / Nerissa), Grainne Dromgoole (Jessica), Hannah Morrish (Portia), Priyank Morjaria (Lorenzo / Maharajah), Xavier Starr (Gratiano / Police Constable), Alex Zur (Tubal / Duke)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Producer(s): Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Eilene Davidson Productions (in association with Royal Shakespeare Company)
Company(s): Watford Palace Theatre, Home Manchester
Director: Brigid Larmour
Costume: Liz Cooke
Design: Liz Cooke
Lighting: Rory Beaton
Sound: Sarah Weltman
Music: Erran Baron Cohen

The Merchant of Venice - 1936

The Merchant of Venice - 1936 (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01279170290. Details of all The Merchant of Venice - 1936 archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01680904621

Archive Listings

24 Jan 24
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10 Feb 24
Swan Theatre
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
28 Nov 23
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2 Dec 23
Home Theatre
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Performance Details => Venue archive
21 Nov 23
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25 Nov 23
Minerva Theatre
Chichester, West Sussex
Performance Details => Venue archive
14 Nov 23
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18 Nov 23
Theatre Royal
York, North Yorkshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
7 Nov 23
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11 Nov 23
Wilton's Music Hall
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive
31 Oct 23
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4 Nov 23
New Theatre
Cardiff, Glamorgan
Performance Details => Venue archive
24 Oct 23
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28 Oct 23
Churchill Theatre
Bromley, Kent
Performance Details => Venue archive
17 Oct 23
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21 Oct 23
Malvern Theatres
Malvern, Worcestershire
Performance Details => Venue archive
10 Oct 23
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14 Oct 23
Wycombe Swan
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
21 Sep 23
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7 Oct 23
Swan Theatre
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
15 Mar 23
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25 Mar 23
Home Theatre
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Performance Details => Venue archive
28 Feb 23
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11 Mar 23
Watford Palace Theatre
Watford, Hertfordshire
Performance Details => Venue archive

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