The Merchant Of Venice 2021
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A ‘heart-wrenching’ ★★★★ (The Guardian) and ‘tremendously sensitive’ ★★★★ (The Stage) production of The Merchant of Venice is told by candlelight in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
In a world where money turns the wheels, men call the shots, and your religion or race can open or close doors, some win and some lose.
If Jewish Shylock plays by the rules, will he win?
If his daughter Jessica joins the rule-makers, can she lose?
Unless the powerful few simply change the game to suit themselves.
Director Abigail Graham (MUM, Soho) and the company reclaim Shakespeare’s disturbing tale. Looking at the story in a contemporary context, the production asks us to confront and question our own prejudices in the here and now.
This production contains racism, including antisemitism and anti-black racism. It also includes strong language, scenes of a sexual nature, flash photography and loud noises.
DETAILS
TICKETS
Galleries (Seating) £59 – £15
Standing £5
This event is on-site in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Running time Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes including an interval
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Reviews
★★★★★
‘Bold and modern reimagining… utterly tragic, yet simultaneously mesmerising’
WHATSONSTAGE
★★★★★
‘A fresh perspective … tonight was a good night’
JEWISH RENAISSANCE
★★★★
‘Heart-wrenching […] sharply told’
THE GUARDIAN
★★★★
‘A very smart production […] utterly superb’
GAY TIMES
★★★★
‘A delicate and artful rethinking’
EVENING STANDARD
★★★★
‘Radical and movingly mournful’
THE TIMES
★★★★
‘Tremendously sensitive and deeply insightful’
THE STAGE
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
CAST & CREATIVES
Introducing The Merchant Of Venice company & creatives.
Assistant Director
Tash Hyman
Casting
Becky Paris CDG
Candle Consultant
Sally Ferguson
Composer
Zac Gvi
Costume Supervisor
Alexandra Kharibian
Designer
Sarah Beaton
Director
Abigail Graham
Dramaturg
Zoë Svendsen
Globe Associate Text
Giles Block
Globe Associate Movement
Glynn MacDonald
Head of Voice
Tess Dignan
Intimacy Director
Yarit Dor
Movement Director
Jennifer Jackson
Production Dramatherapist
Wabriya King
Voice Coach
Rebecca Cuthbertson
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