Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
The Merchant of Venice is Shakespeare’s complex exploration of prejudice, patriarchy and capitalism. Director Abigail Graham brings together the personal and political in this re-imagining of Shylock’s play.
The Merchant of Venice is booking from 18 February 2022 until 9 April 2022 at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London.
What isThe Merchant of Venice about?
In a society that exploits minorities to keep the majority in power, identity is everything.
When ostracised Jewish moneylender, Shylock, chases a debt he is rightfully owed, it exposes the fault lines of a culture built on religious and moral hypocrisy.
Who is in The Merchant of Venice London cast?
Casting for The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London to be announced.
Creative team
Directed by Abigail Graham with design by Sarah Beaton.
Reviews of The Merchant of Venice
Reviews for The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare's Globe coming soon.
Additional Information
When attending a performance at one of the Globe's theatres, you will be asked to arrive and queue at either the main foyer on New Globe Walk or the Groundling Gates on Bankside (opposite the river) at a specified time slot.
Instructions for where you should go and your time slot will be on your e-tickets and sent to you in a pre-visit email. On arrival you will be asked to do a temperature check before entering the building.
The venue is contactless. When you arrive, show your booking reference on a device. The Globe will only accept contactless payments, including Apple Pay. Cash not accepted.
Those over the age of 11 must wear a face covering for the duration of their visit to the Globe Theatre, unless they are exempt.
The Globe encourages a 1.5m social distance between people at all times – this will be enforced by staff and by visible floor markers.
Please follow any one-way or other directional signage that the Globe has put in place for your safety.
The Globe has hand sanitiser stations located across the site. There will also be enhanced cleaning, including toilets.
Venue Information
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, 21 New Globe Walk, South Bank, SE1 9DTNearest Tube or Train: London Bridge (Jubilee line, Northern line)
Nearest Buses: 45, 63, 100, 15, 17, 11, 15, 17, 23, 26, 76, 381 , RV1, 344
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Ticket Information
Official London Theatre tickets for The Merchant of Venice at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
Book tickets to The Merchant of Venice at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with WestEndTheatre.com. You will be purchasing official London theatre tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers. The Merchant of Venice booking calendar and seating plan >
