Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice - Illyria Theatre
The Merchant of Venice is a funny play that deals with serious issues - in particular the keeping of promises. Wealthy Antonio borrows money from Shylock, and both are so confident about his paying it back that they jokingly adopt a ridiculous agreement: that Antonio will give Shylock a pound of his flesh should he default. Then events conspire against him so that he cannot repay the loan. Meanwhile Bassanio risks everything in the hope of winning the hand of Portia in marriage. Admittedly he su
Starts 7.30pm
Castle doors open 6.45pm
Tickets, cheaper in advance! £14 adult, £12 conc (child up to 16, OAPs students, benefits etc) £42 family (2+2) from illyria.cloudvenue.co.uk/themerchantofveni
Chepstow Castle Monmouthshire NP16 5EY
Sat 14 Jul 2018