The Merchant of Venice

T01939820977
Shylock 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.

Author

Shakespeare

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Production details

Set against the backdrop of modern-day working shipping docks, Antonio is a wealthy Merchant desperately in need of funds. His friend, Bassanio, needs a rich wife to clear his debts. Portia, a wealthy heiress, reduced to a prize for which men must gamble, appears to be the perfect solution.

Production Changes

Previous details associated with this item and date of change.

21 Mar 23

E:Trafalgar Theatre Productions, E:Eilene Davidson Productions (in association with Royal Shakespeare Company), C:Watford Palace Theatre, C:Home Manchester, I:Brigid Larmour, K:Liz Cooke, S:Liz Cooke, L:Rory Beaton, U:Sarah Weltman, M:Erran Baron Cohen, P:Tracy-Ann Oberman (Shylock), P:Adam Buchanan (Bassanio / Fascist Veteran), P:Raymond Coulthard (Antonio / Arragon), P:Jessica Dennis (Mary / Nerissa), P:Grainne Dromgoole (Jessica), P:Hannah Morrish (Portia), P:Priyank Morjaria (Lorenzo / Maharajah), P:Xavier Starr (Gratiano / Police Constable), P:Alex Zur (Tubal / Duke)