Venice was an important trading centre where merchants bought and sold all manner of goods from around the world. The characters Antonio (the merchant of the title), Bassanio, and Shylock ...

In 1596, in the liberal Venice, Bassanio asks for a large amount to his friend, the merchant Antonio, to travel to Belmont and propose the gorgeous Portia. Antonio has invested all his money in ...

Following a second sold out West End run, the critically acclaimed production arrives at Leeds Playhouse from 18-22 February ...

"It goes without saying that 'The Merchant of Venice' is a desperately difficult play to stage for a 21st century audience," ...

Portia enters with Bassanio and a few others. Before Portia's father passed away, he created a challenge for any potential suitor for Portia's hand in mariage. A suitor must pick one of three ...

The Merchant of Venice is a complicated play. Apart from its interweaving storylines, its genre defies classification: in its first quarto of 1600, the play is described as an “excellent history” and ...

It adds a powerful layer to the character. Another famous antisemite ... This version of The Merchant of Venice proves that Shakespeare can be a springboard for an exceptionally specific ...