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

About 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 “striking and impactful” (Guardian) new production that “makes theatre history” (The Telegraph), 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 “fascinating and timely” (Daily Mail) reminder of a key moment in British history.

Run time

2 hours (incl. interval)

Start date

15th February, 2024

End date

23rd March, 2024

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Venue

Criterion Theatre

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513 Reviews

Lady Susan

Lady Susan

60 Reviews | 6 Followers
86
Great acting, Compelling, Interactive, Resonant, Relevant

See it if you want to see a profound Shakespeare meets 1930s anti-fascist protest play; to celebrate working class and Jewish culture; great ensemble

Don’t see it if you want a more straightforward Shylock/Merchant of Venice; I found the ending clunky - got lost as we jumped from Shakespeare to Cable St.

Adrian watches a musical

Adrian watches a musical

46 Reviews | 4 Followers
84
Provocative, Reinterpreted, Tragic, Relevant, Clever

See it if Oberman's passion project is unique, nuanced and bruising. Ensemble-led and reinterpreted for London.

Don’t see it if The ending was a bit strung-together and perhaps too immersive for some.

HeathJWestEndfan

HeathJWestEndfan

29 Reviews | 0 Followers
91
Relevant, Great staging, Great acting, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if This is a brilliant take on a play that is very problematic. However they've turned it around, it's so clever. Great acting also.

Don’t see it if Nothing at all really, some people don't like the final moments, but I loved them, I feel it's more important than ever.

Matt 3284

Matt 3284

31 Reviews | 1 Followers
90
Entertaining, Well acted, Relevant, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You like Shakespeare being updated to shine a light on our current times and recent past. And it’s very well acted and designed.

Don’t see it if You think anti-racism is woke.

Venue

Criterion Theatre

218-223 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4XA
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Directions

Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 12, 13, 19, 23, 38, 88, 139; (Regent Street) 14, 15, 22, 94, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 88, 139, 159, N3, N13, N18, N19, N38, N97, N136, N550, N551; (Regent Street) 14, 94, 159, 453, N15, N22, N109
Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (3 mins)
Directions from tube: The theatre can be seen on Piccadilly Circus next to the Eros statue.

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