Shylock. A villain? A victim? Or something even more intriguing? Gareth Armstrong’s award-winning play confronts and confounds the stereotypes through the eyes of Shylock’s only friend – and the only other Jewish man in all of Shakespeare – Tubal. Promoted to centre stage from his minor role in The Merchant of Venice, he proves a born comic storyteller. Celebrating the richness of Shakespeare’s language and conjuring up a whole cast of characters, this dazzling, moving, often hilarious play is a fascinating exploration of Shylock and his people.
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
Written & performed by Gareth Armstrong
Directed by Frank Barrie
PRESS + REVIEWS
‘Armstrong is nothing short of incredible… It is an exceptional piece of theatre. Everyone should see it.’ Independent on Sunday
RUNNING TIMES
70 mins
AGE RECOMMENDATION
15+
