The Merchant of Venice - Bell Shakespeare Company August 15, 2006

Following Bell Shakespeare's critically acclaimed productions of The Servant of Two Masters (2004) and The War of the Roses (2005), Bell Shakespeare returns to Perth with a new production of The Merchant of Venice.

Always a topical play for reinterpretation, The Merchant of Venice combines fairy tale romance with hard-edged themes such as justice and mercy, racism and tolerance. The play's rich narrative tapestry also contains an array of eccentric and engaging characters, including: a handsome young man searching for a wealthy wife; a melancholy, rich merchant in love with the young man; three women who dress themselves as men and, most famously of all, a notorious villain named Shylock.

Official Website: http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/get_events_info.asp?id=MERCH06