A striking, slick adaptation of Shakespeare’s problematic play
Arifa Akbar
The Guardian
With superb acting by Jessica Dennis as the maiden Nerrisa who jumps jobs and loyalties to friends and foes for the right price.
Victoria Rose
Lost in Theatreland
The ideological underpinning here is much more rigorous, informing story and character, and showing both afresh.
An invigorating production... It speaks to us
Oberman and co are on to something. This is potent.
thoughtful and unsettling production
Watford Palace’s production of The Merchant of Venice 1936 opened this week with much excitement. ACT’s client, Jessica Dennis plays Mary Gobbo and Nerissa in this vibrant and relevant production.
Click here for the final Watford Palace tickets before it transfers to HOME, Manchester and RSC’s, the Swan Theatre.