The Merchant of Venice 1936

Trafalgar Theatre

Available from 28 December 2024 to 25 January 2025

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Get your tickets to The Merchant of Venice 1936 at the Trafalgar Theatre for four weeks only

Due to phenomenal demand, The Merchant of Venice 1936 is returning to London for four weeks only prior to a UK tour.

  • Dates: 28th December 2024 - 25th January 2025
  • Age Guidance: 12+
  • Duration: 2 hours (inc. interval)
  • Venue: Trafalgar Theatre, London, SW1A 2DY

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About The Merchant of Venice 1936 at the Trafalgar Theatre in London

Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, returning to London’s West End due to phenomenal demand. Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (EastEnders, Doctor Who) as Shylock, Shakespeare’s classic is transported to 1930s Britain in this "striking and impactful" (Guardian) new production that "makes theatre history" (The Telegraph). It is adapted by Brigid Larmour and Tracy‑Ann Oberman.

Tensions in London’s East End are rising and Shylock, a resilient single mother and hard-working businesswoman, is desperate to protect her daughter’s future. When the charismatic merchant Antonio comes to her for a loan, a high-stakes deal is struck. Will Shylock take her revenge, and who will pay the ultimate price?

Don’t miss this unforgettable, electrifying new production of The Merchant of Venice, a "fascinating and timely" (Daily Mail) reminder of a key moment in British history.

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The Merchant of Venice 1936 is 2 hours (inc. interval)

The Merchant of Venice 1936 is suitable for ages 12+

Content warnings: This show contains depictions of fascism and anti-Semitism. 

The cast of The Merchant of Venice 1936 includes: 

  • Tracy-Ann Oberman as Shylock
  • Joseph Millson as Antonio/Arragon
  • Georgie Fellows as Portia
  • Gavin Fowler as Bassanio
  • Evie Hargreaves as Mary/Nerissa
  • Gráinne Dromgoole as Jessica 
  • Xavier Starr as Gratiano/Police Constable
  • Mikhail Sen as Lorenzo/Maharajah
  • Alex Zur as Yuval/Balthasar/Blackshirt/Duke
  • Elly Roberts as Stefani/Blackshirt

Yes, Trafalgar Theatre is wheelchair-accessible.  

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