The Merchant of Venice 1936

Author(s): William Shakespeare
Company: Trafalgar Theatre Productions and Eilene Davidson Productions in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company
Running time: 2h 00min approx
Age recommendation: 12+

London, 1936 the threat of fascism grows day by day.

Shylock (Tracy-Ann Oberman: Eastenders, Doctor Who, Friday Night Dinner) 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 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.

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