Arin Arbus’s production of The Merchant of Venice is set in a bleak near future in which today’s broligarchs might well feel at home, writes Joyce McMillan ...

Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is a play in five acts. The action moves chronologically. This is a typical Shakespearean structure that builds the drama to a climax or important turning point.

Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune ...

This version of The Merchant of Venice proves that Shakespeare can be a springboard for an exceptionally specific discussion; it lays all the objections on the table and doesn’t afford any shade ...

Tracy-Ann Oberman is back at the West End this week for yet another run of her acclaimed adaptation of The Merchant of Venice 1936. Thanks to phenomenal response from audiences and critics alike ...

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 ...

Fareham Live has unveiled its jam-packed line-up for the upcoming season. The venue, which opened three months ago, is offering a mix of drama, comedy, and music performances. Theatre enthusiasts can ...