Villain, victim or someone far more intriguing? Shylock explores the tragic, tempestuous, often unbelievable life of fiction's most famous Jew.
Shylock has always divided opinion. There is no doubt he is hard done by in The Merchant of Venice, but does he bring it on himself? As one of only two Jewish men in the whole of Shakespeare, he has been portrayed in ways that reflected how Jews were popularly viewed - from comic villain to a victim of racial discrimination.
This award-winning, poignant, powerful yet humorous performance brings us Shylock afresh in one of the most globally successful solo shows of the last decade.
Written & directed by Gareth Armstrong
"Innovative, delightful, exceptional!" THE INDEPENDENT
"This is as good as theatre gets…. A privilege to watch." LIVERPOOL POST
Guy Masterson is a multi award-winning actor, theatre director and producer with an extraordinary lineage in the entertainment industry.
Nelson Arts Festival
