Written & directed by Gareth Armstrong

Performed by Guy Masterson

Shylock has always divided opinion. Is he villain or victim, or someone even more intriguing? There is no doubt Shylock is hard done by in ‘The Merchant of Venice’, but does he bring it on himself?

This award–winning, poignant, powerful yet humorous performance brings us Shylock afresh. Guy Masterson honours one of Shakespeare’s finest creations, from one of his greatest plays, in a performance that celebrates the beauty of language, the power of history and the magic of theatre!

‘Shylock deserves to be packed out every show. It reflects the deepest love and understanding of Shakespeare’s genius, and mixes us adeptly into the problems, pressures, traditions, prejudices and passions of Elizabethan theatre.’ The Scotsman (5 star review)

 ‘Innovative, delightful, exceptional!’ The Independent (5 star review)