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The Merchant of Venice - 1936

Show and ticket information for The Merchant of Venice - 1936 play at Trafalgar Theatre, West End.

Shylock is a proud and defiant man. But when he demands a severe debt to be repaid he becomes a victim of his own intransigence and most seriously, the prejudice of others. London, 1936 the threat of fascism grows day by day. Shylock a widow, single mother and survivor of attacks on Jewish people in Russia, runs a small business from her home in Cable Street. Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists plan a march through the Jewish East End and a fragile peace is shattered. Into Shylock's world enters antisemitic Antonio in need of a loan, a dangerous deal is made. Will Shylock take her revenge? A powerful reminder of a key moment in British history.
Approximate runtime 2 hours (including any interval).
Age Advisory: 12+ This is an adaptation of the original text, which contains themes of racism, including anti-Semitism

Cast/Performers

Tracy-Ann Oberman (Shylock)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Producer(s): Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Eilene Davidson Productions (in association with Royal Shakespeare Company)
Company(s): Watford Palace Theatre, Home Manchester
Director: Brigid Larmour
Costume: Liz Cooke
Design: Liz Cooke
Lighting: Rory Beaton
Sound: Sarah Weltman
Music: Erran Baron Cohen
 

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The Merchant of Venice - 1936

The Merchant of Venice - 1936 (tour) >

Saturday, 28th December 2024 to Saturday, 25th January 2025.
19:30. Sun 16:00, Wed, Thu, Sat Mats 14:30

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The Merchant of Venice - 1936 at Trafalgar Theatre, West EndQTix Codes:
Listing: L02033582682
Production: T0689653201
Event: S01680904621
Venue: V420

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