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The Merchant of Venice 1936 Tickets

Production image of The Merchant of Venice in London, featuring Tracy Ann Oberman as Shylock with supporting ensemble member.
Production image of The Merchant of Venice in London, featuring Priyank Morjaria as Lorenzo.
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Production image of The Merchant of Venice in London, featuring Tracy Ann Oberman as Shylock with ensemble cast.
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About The Merchant of Venice 1936

Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936 returns by popular demand to London’s West End for a strictly limited season.

Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (EastEnders, Doctor Who) as Shylock, Shakespeare’s classic is transported to 1930s Britain in this “striking and impactful” (Guardian) new production that “makes theatre history” (The Telegraph). It is adapted by Brigid Larmour and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

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 “fascinating and timely” (Daily Mail) reminder of a key moment in British history.

Run time

2hr. Incl. 1 interval.

Start date

28th December, 2024

End date

25th January, 2025

Categories

Plays, Theatre Week, West End, Stars on Stage

Venue

Trafalgar Studios

Age

Ages 8+.

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514 Reviews

sanbrairo

17 Reviews | 3 Followers
80%
Clever, Edgy, Great Acting, Masterful, Relevant

See it if you like Tracy-Ann Oberman and modern adaptions of old texts.

Don’t see it if you don't like the plot.

Daj

43 Reviews | 3 Followers
80%
A Successful Recontextualization

See it if You like Shakespeare and want to see his words in a different context. Context in this production works 80% of the time & acting is great.

Don’t see it if You’re not a Shakespeare fan.

Samantha 4083

1 Reviews | 0 Followers
90%
Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if Actors greeting at start of the show

Don’t see it if Seat was a little difficult to see from

Madame Garg

40 Reviews | 3 Followers
86%
Absorbing, Great Acting, Great Staging, Intelligent, Must See

See it if Great cast and very timely to set against the background of the Cable St Riots and Oswald Mosely and his Fascist buddies.

Don’t see it if You don't like classics brought into different more modern settings.

Important information

The Merchant of Venice 1936 contains themes of racism, including antisemitism. This production uses loud noises, haze and a vape.

Grape juice may be offered to the audience as part of the performance.

Venue

Trafalgar Studios

14 Whitehall, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 2DY
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Show schedule

Day of weekMatineeEvening
Monday-7:30 PM
Tuesday--
Wednesday-7:30 PM
Thursday2:30 PM7:30 PM
Friday-7:30 PM
Saturday2:30 PM7:30 PM
Sunday4:00 PM-

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