THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Where: CURIUM ANCIENT THEATRE LIMASSOL
When: 24/06/2021 - 26/06/2021
Tickets: €20 | €10 (kids under 13 years old)
Duration: 120'
Language: English
About the event:
The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. It is on one hand a romantic comedy but the themes of mercy, justice and religious intolerance keep modern audiences enthralled.
Government restrictions and COVID 19 guidelines apply.
Please arrive by 19:45, performance starts at 20.00
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Synopsis
A Venetian merchant, Antonio, arranges a loan with Shylock enabling his friend Bassanio to court the heiress Portia. The bond states that if Antonio defaults on the loan, Shylock is entitled to a pound of flesh. Bassanio successfully woos Portia. Antonio’s wealth is lost and Shylock demands the pound of flesh in court. Portia disguises herself as a lawyer and successfully defends Antonio. Shylock is stripped of his wealth.
