T0990366976First Encounters with Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice is a new production specially created for 7-13 year olds. Directed by Robin Belfield, it uses an edited version of the original text to bring Shakespeare's story of justice and mercy to life in just 90 minutes. In collaboration with our regional theatre partners and Associate Schools, this production also sees 24 young actors from the RSC's Next Generation Company take on the parts of Jessica and Lorenzo, the two young people caught up in a clash between family, money and culture.Company Royal Shakespeare Company. Director Robin Belfield. Design Anisha Fields. Music Tarek Merchant. Director Ingrid Mackinnon (movement director). Performer Oliver Cudbill (Gratiano). Performer Shani Erez (Shylock). Performer Sam Pay (Duke / Stephano / Tubal). Performer Morgan Philpott (Antonio). Performer Eloise Secker (Nerissa / Lancelet Gobbo). Performer Ray Sesay (Bassanio / Princes of Morocco / Aragon). Performer Emma Swan (Salerio). Performer Yasmin Taheri (Portia). | |
| 5 Nov 19 to 6 Nov 19 | Hull Truck Theatre, Hull :: V935 listing details L41096358 |
| 17 Oct 19 to 19 Oct 19 | Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V568 listing details L02076647382 |
| 10 Oct 19 to 12 Oct 19 | Blackpool Grand Theatre, Blackpool :: V518 listing details L1984322383 |
| 30 Sep 19 to 5 Oct 19 | Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon :: V136 listing details L01339605758 |
Other listings | |
| 13 Jul 19 to 14 Jul 19 | General, General :: V1273 listing details L01401921428 |
