The Merchant of Venice 1936

Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936,direct from the RSC. Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (Eastenders, Doctor Who) as Shylock, Shakespeare’s classic is transported to 1930s Britain in this ground-breaking new production from acclaimed director Brigid Larmour.

Tensions in London’s East End are rising and Shylock, a resilient single mother and hard-working businesswoman, is desperate to protect her daughter’s future. When the charismatic merchant Antonio comes to her for a loan, a high-stakes deal is struck. Will Shylock take her revenge, and who will pay the ultimate price?

‘If you prick us do we not bleed? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge?’

Don’t miss this unforgettable, electrifying new production of The Merchant of Venice, a timely and thought-provoking reminder of a key moment in British history.

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