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The Merchant of Venice

In the melting pot of Venice, trade is God. When the gold flows, all is well. But when a contract between Bassanio and Shylock is broken, simmering racial tensions boil over.

In the melting pot of Venice, trade is God. When the gold is flowing, all is well. But when a contract between Bassanio and Shylock is broken, simmering racial tensions boil over. A wronged father and despised outsider, Shylock looks to exact the ultimate price for a deal sealed in blood.

Polly Findlay directs this Royal Shakespeare Company production of Shakespeare鈥檚 uncompromising play with Makram J Khoury as Shylock, Patsy Ferran as Portia and Jamie Ballard as Antonio.

2 hours, 7 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 Jul 2020 21:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Shylock Makram J Khoury
Portia Patsy Ferran
Antonio Jamie Ballard
Jailer David Ajao
Nerissa Nadia Albina
Jessica Scarlett Brookes
Lorenzo James Corrigan
Citizen of Venice Eva Feiler
Salerio Owen Findlay
Bassanio Jacob Fortune-Lloyd
Leonardo Guy Hughes
Tubal Gwilym Lloyd
Duke of Venice Rina Mahoney
Gratiano Ken Nwosu
Aragon Brian Protheroe
Solanio Jay Saighal
Launcelot Gobbo Tim Samuels
Director Polly Findlay
Production Company Royal Shakespeare Company

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