RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice

In the melting pot of Venice, trade is God. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to all - as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. 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.

• Bridget CaldwellDirector

• Makram J. KhouryShylock
• Patsy FerranPortia
• Nadia AlbinaNerissa
• Scarlett BrookesJessica
• Ken NwosuGratiano / Morocco
• James CorriganLorenzo
• Jamie BallardAntonio
• Jay SaighalSolanio