Can the romantic, fairy-tale world of Belmont trimuph over the hard-headed, headonistic and cut-throat city of Venice? Can love temper, sooth and outlive prejudice and intolerance? Can mercy overcome the destructive force of bitter revenge? Can music, joy and laughter conquer the ever-present threat of looming tragedy?
World's collide, shatter and renew in Bedouin Shakespeare Company's gender-balanced rework of one of Shakespeare's most popular, challenging and thought-provoking plays.
First performed at the stunning Silvano Toti Globe Theatre in Rome and then back to London for one night only at the West End's Duke of York's Theatre. With the signature Bedouin style of minimalist set, a handful of instruments and a tonne of characters to multi-role, this exciting new production promises to be an evening not to be missed.
Clare Bloomer - Shylock
Michael Watson-Gray - Launcelot Gobbo/Duke of Venice/Tubal/Balthazar/Messenger/Salerio/Prince of Aragon
Camilla Simson - Antonia
Azaan Symes - Bassanio/Prince of Morocco
Janna Fox - Portia
George Caporn - Lorenzo
Eleanor Russo - Nerissa/Old Gobba
Edward Andrews - Gratiano
Kiki Darlowe - Jessica/Solania
THE CREATIVES
Chris Pickles - Director
Paul Knight - Composer
Derek Carlyle - Lighting Designer
Adrian Lillie - Costume Designer
Philip D'Orleans - Fight Choreographer
Heidi Pointet - Props Manager
Scott Le Crass - Assistant Director
Eleanor Russo - Associate Producer
Edward Andrews - Artistic Director
THE CAST