The merchant of venice is a 16thcentury play written by william shakespeare in which a merchant in venice named antonio must default on a large loan provided by a jewish moneylender, shylock. The merchant of venice, royal shakespeare theatre, stratford. Although classified as a comedy in the first folio and sharing certain aspects with. Hardly a keepsake edition unlike the similarly priced and much more asthetically pleasing 2002 pelican, which also comes with a ribbon marker. The merchant of venice is a 16thcentury tragicomedy play written by william shakespeare in which a merchant in venice named antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a jewish moneylender, shylock.
T he globe is currently staging the merchant of venice with jonathan pryce. The merchant of venice 2017, bard on the beach, canada the merchant of venice 2015, royal shakespeare company, gb the merchant of venice 20, stratford festival of canada, canada the merchant of venice 2012, atlanta shakespeare company, usa the merchant of venice 2012, american shakespeare center, usa. In warwick arts centres case, a cookie is set to improve the download speed of the corporate font battersea. Portias father has died and left a very strange will. Financial analysis of royal shakespeare company live. The royal shakespeare company rsc is one of the worlds bestknown theatre ensembles. Captured live in stratforduponavon, polly findlays visually compelling adaptation is set in reflective gold and casts palestinian actor makram j. Shakespeare, w merchant of venice the royal shakespeare. Shakespeare, w merchant of venice the royal shakespeare company, 2015 bluray, hd by william shakespeare. The merchant of venice rsc royal shakespeare theatre june 16, 2015 last updated. Palestinianisraeli actor makram j khoury will make his rsc debut as shylock in polly findlays production of the merchant of venice. The merchant of venice performed by royal shakespeare company. A wronged father, and despised outsider, shylock looks to exact the ultimate. Royal shakespeare company casts palestinian as shylock in new production of merchant of venice makram khoury has almost 50 years experience on the israeli screen and stage and was the first arab recipient of the israel prize.
Given that the antisemitism of the time is given explicit treatment with christian characters spitting on, cursing, threatening, and damning jewish citizens forced to live in a ghetto, parents should be aware that sensitive viewers of any age may be upset and that this plus. With the gold flowing all is well, but when a contract between bassanio and shylock is broken, simmering racial tensions boil over. A further 8 films of productions performed in 2018 and 2019, including twelfth night. Royal shakespeare company casts first black actor as iago in. Oct 28, 2014 modern depictions of the merchant of venice. It has a worldwide reputation for showcasing the best acting talent, but the royal shakespeare companys latest project seeks to uncover a musical star. Video recording of the royal shakespeare company s 2015 staging of the merchant of venice directed by polly findlay. Having been previously publically humiliated by antonio, shylock agrees to lend the money only against a bond whereby antonios failure to repay the loan by the date. The rscs the merchant of venice august 22, 2015 august 22, 2015 by nelliefayecole i have been fortunate enough, over the past few years, to see a number of performances by the royal shakespeare company at their theatres in stratforduponavon. Royal shakespeare company, royal shakespeare theatre. Rscs the merchant of venice to screen at folger theatre next weekend by bww news desk. When a merchant defaults on a loan from a moneylender, it is more than money that will be demanded from him. The rsc plays regularly in london, stratforduponavon, and on tour across the uk and internationally.
The merchant of venice rsc royal shakespeare theatre. The merchant of venice is a powerful play, and the combination of outstanding lead actors and a stunning production make this well worth seeing. The annual stratforduponavon shakespeare festival opened this year on april 22 with the merchant of venice. Series rsc live from stratford upon avon language english country great britain medium video technical information colour sound year of release 2015 recording date 2015 duration mins. British black and asian shakespeare performance database. The royal shakespeare company s acclaimed production of shakespeare s the merchant of venice will play in select movie houses across north america, beginning today, august 19. The production was notable for johannes schutzs reflective set dominated by a pendulum and the imaginative casting of the palestinian actor makram j. A rich merchant, antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend bassanio comes to tell him how hes in love with portia. Sep 02, 2015 british black and asian shakespeare performance database. Rupert goolds 2011 royal shakespeare company production of the merchant of venice was a controversial rendering of the play with a las vegas casino setting and a cast that adopted a range of. One of his most complex and problematic plays, shakespeare s tale of money, prejudice and justice is brought to life in this modernised production from the royal shakespeare company. Video recording of the royal shakespeare companys 2015 staging of the merchant of venice directed by polly findlay. Rscs the merchant of venice to screen at folger theatre.
Cinema trailer the merchant of venice royal shakespeare. A richly cinematic and robust rendition of shakespeare s prepolitical correctness play about the place of jews in antisemitic 16th century venice, michael radfords film takes delight in. Sep 04, 2014 the royal shakespeare company has cast a black actor in the role of notorious villain iago for the first time. The royal shakespeare company creates theatre at its best, made in stratford upon avon and shared around the world. Uneven but increasingly fascinating, polly findlays moderndress merchant of venice for the royal shakespeare company is capably acted, though it has nothing new to say about shylockand the faceless metallic decor on view could be used for just about any shakespeare comedy. Polly findlays production opened at the royal shakespeare theatre in may 2015, part of the season of plays set in venice which explored what it is like to be an outsider. Patsy ferran as portia in the merchant of venice, 2015. At the time of othello, this music was absent from venice. The rsc live collection launched on drama online with 17 films of live. The activities provided are specifically designed to support ks34 students studying or seeing the play, offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored. One of the presumably unintended consequences of the royal shakespeare company no longer having a permanent london home has been that. Loves labours won much ado about nothing the merchant of venice. This uncompromising and dark production explores the tense relationship and prejudices between those that have, and those that dont. See more ideas about the merchant of venice, venice and shakespeare.
See more ideas about the merchant of venice, venice and shakespeare theatre. A rich merchant, antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend bassanio. Caius martius coriolanus is a fearless soldier but a reluctant leader. The fiftieth birthday season also featured the merchant of venice with sir patrick stewart and revivals of some of the rscs greatest plays. This is one of shakespeare s darkest comedies, for the romantic story of a young man, bassanio, who has squandered his fortune and must borrow money to woo the wealthy lady he loves is set against the more disturbing story of the jewish moneylender shylock and his demand for the pound of flesh owed him by the venetian merchant, antonio. Filmed live in the royal shakespeare theatre in 2015 polly findlay directs shakespeares uncompromising play with makram j. Jun 30, 2015 patsy ferran as portia in the merchant of venice, 2015 royal shakespeare company stay safe and healthy. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, england. Patsy ferran discusses the character portia in polly findlays production of the merchant of venice at the royal shakespeare company. Filmed live in the royal shakespeare theatre in 2015 polly findlay directs shakespeare s uncompromising play with makram j. The merchant of venice internet shakespeare editions.
The merchant of venice royal shakespeare theatre june 20 2015 5 stars. Rupert goolds 2011 royal shakespeare company production of the merchant of venice was a controversial rendering of the play with a las vegas casino setting and a cast that adopted a. Merchant of venice royal shakespeare company available in bluray, dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Jul 01, 2015 this feature is not available right now. William shakespeare s the merchant of venice was probably written between 1596 and 1598, and was printed with the comedies in the first folio of 1623. Bassanio, an impoverished gentleman, uses the credit of his friend, the merchant antonio, to borrow money from a wealthy jew, shylock. Librivox recording of the merchant of venice, by william shakespeare william shakespeare s the merchant of venice was probably written between 1596 and 1598, and was printed with the comedies in the first folio of 1623. Bassanio, an impoverished gentleman, uses the credit of his friend, the merchant antonio, to borrow money from a.
The merchant of venice is at shakespeare theatre company through july 24. The royal shakespeare company has announced the casts for its summer 2015 productions of the merchant of venice and othello which will run in repertoire in the royal shakespeare theatre at stratford. Khoury as shylock and gwilym lloyd as tubal in the merchant of venice. According to shakespeares narrative, this most heavenly music was made available in venice only after othellos and desdemonas arrival in mauritania. From the royal shakespeare company a modern, definitive. Polly findlay 2015 production the merchant of venice royal. When the gold is flowing, all is well but when a contract between bassanio and shylock is broken, simmering racial tensions boil over. The cast also includes patsy ferran as portia and jamie ballard as antonio. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to allas long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. The rsc has programmed the merchant of venice at the same time as shakespeare s globe, resulting in a surfeit of shylocks. The company of the merchant of venice perform act 3 scene 2 with patsy ferran as portia and jacob fortunelloyd as bassanio in polly findlays 2015 production of the merchant of venice from the. Khoury one of his most complex and problematic plays, shakespeare s tale of money, prejudice and justice is brought to life in this modernised production from the royal shakespeare company. Khoury, one of the most celebrated actors in israel, in his rsc debut as shylock. The royal shakespeare companys outstanding merchant of venice is screened 08232015 01.
The cast also includes patsy ferran as portia, also making her rsc debut. One of his most complex and problematic plays, shakespeares tale of money, prejudice and justice is brought to life in this modernised production from the royal shakespeare company. Frank bensons company also performed henry v, a midsummer nights dream,hamlet, romeo and juliet, coriolanus, the taming of the shrew, julius caesar, twelfth night, and richard iii loney, i. Captured live in stratforduponavon, polly findlays visually compelling production is set in reflective gold and casts palestinian actor makram j. The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. Merchant of venice s makram j khoury talks all things shylock. Khoury, one of the most celebrated actors in israel, in his royal. The merchant of venice, the merchant of venice, and many. Polly findlay arden of faversham 2014 directs shakespeare s uncompromising. The comedy remains, only much darkened by recent history. With makram khoury, patsy ferran, jamie ballard, david ajao. Namely, the merchant of venice is a sequel to othello. The merchant of venice royal shakespeare company digital. The company of the merchant of venice perform act 4 scene 1 with patsy ferran as portia and makram j.
Empire cinemas film synopsis rsc live 2015 the merchant. Dark in its humour and bawdy in its romantic hijinks, the merchant of venice takes audiences on a journey of love, mercy and. When the gold is flowing all is well, but when a contract between bassanio and shylock is broken, simmering racial tensions boil over. Rsc artistic director gregory doran and ben lumsden, imaginariums head of studio, are interviewed by barbara bogaev. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Considered one of shakespeare s greatest comedies, the merchant of venice remains a searing exploration of prejudice and the power of mercy. Royal shakespeare theatre, stratfordonavon michael billington. Bassanio, an impoverished gentleman, uses the credit of his friend, the merchant antonio, to borrow money from a wealthy jew.
Uneven but increasingly fascinating, polly findlays moderndress merchant of venice for the royal shakespeare company is capably acted, though it has. Feature trailer the merchant of venice royal shakespeare. Although classified as a comedy in the first folio and sharing certain aspects with shakespeare s other. The rsc plays regularly in london, newcastle upon tyne, and on tour across the uk and internationally. Parents need to know that most teens will have trouble at first following shakespeare s untouched and dense prose.
Shylock the jewish financier and antonio the christian royal merchant are joined in mutual loathing. The merchant of venice shakespeare and the players. After making her rsc directorial debut with the 2014 production of arden of faversham, polly findlay returned in 2015 to direct a thrilling and contemporary. Jun 16, 2015 the merchant of venice rsc royal shakespeare theatre june 16, 2015 last updated. This shakespeare unlimited episode is about the royal shakespeare company production of the tempest with digital effects created by the imaginarium, a performancecapture company thats best known for movie and video game animations. Royal shakespeare company casts palestinian as shylock in. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to all as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. Its more a case of clash of the timetables than clash of the titans. The royal shakespeare companys digital tempest folger. Portia dresses as a man during the play and patsy muses on this.
Makram khoury, palestinian actor, cast as shylock in rscs. Subscribe to washingtonian follow washingtonian on twitter. Shakespeare s the merchant of venice is such a tricky play, filled with prejudice and persecution, that makes it difficult to watch in the. Khoury as shylock in polly findlays 2015 production of the merchant of venice from the royal. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to all, as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made. The merchant of venice 2015 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Royal shakespeare company looks to discover a new musical. It is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599. Shakespeare likely intended the merchant of venice as a comic fable about the love of money and money for love. The young bassanio wishes to woo the wealthy portia, but to do so must borrow money from his merchant friend antonio, who in turn must borrow from the jewish moneylender, shylock. The royal shakespeare company s acclaimed production of shakespeare s the merchant of venice will play in. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in.
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