RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice

The read

It runs long at 2h 30m.

Synopsis

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.

Ratings

Key crew

• Bridget CaldwellDirector

Cast

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

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