Shakespeare Live's The Merchant of Venice

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Powerful storylines, sometimes comic or romantic, but often heart-wrenching - this is a play of genius.
The contemporary Venetian setting in this passionate production, directed by Andy Cork, will emphasise that the themes of The Merchant of Venice - money and greed, love and betrayal, the role of law, religious conflict, revenge and mercy, and the failure to forgive - are just as relevant today as they were in the 16th century.
The focal point of the play is the persecution of Shylock, the Jew; a society driven by prejudice and hatred. But the centre of the play is love: pursued, unrequited, won and lost.
Shakespeare Live, in their 34th year of productions, present the play for seven performances at Cleeve House, Seend, SN12 6PG, from 3rd - 8th July.
Numbered tiered seats in the covered stand can be bought from www.shakespearelive.com / 07780 938107, with reductions for under 19s and a few groundling spaces as well. Picnics in the lovely gardens before the show are welcome, with food and drink available on site, and a special Gala on Saturday evening with live entertainment before the show and during the interval.