"It goes without saying that 'The Merchant of Venice' is a desperately difficult play to stage for a 21st century audience," ...

Following a second sold out West End run, the critically acclaimed production arrives at Leeds Playhouse from 18-22 February ...

The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare set in Italy in the 16th century. It is classified as a comedy, although it also has elements of tragedy. The play is made up of five acts ...

The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare set in Italy in the 16th century. It is classified as a comedy, although it also has elements of tragedy. The play is made up of five acts ...

Portia, in disguise, defends Antonio from Shylock's legal suit. Shylock loses and the play ends with him being forced to renounce his faith and his fortune.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Dustin Hoffman was nominated but did not win. Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Geraldine James was nominated ...

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What this production – adapted by director Brigid Larmour and star (Shylock) Tracy-Ann Oberman – does is set us in London in 1936. It’s when Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists were on the rise ...

In 1596, in the liberal Venice, Bassanio asks for a large amount to his friend, the merchant Antonio, to travel to Belmont and propose the gorgeous Portia. Antonio has invested all his money in ...

Portia, in disguise, defends Antonio from Shylock's legal suit. Shylock loses and the play ends with him being forced to renounce his faith and his fortune.