Do, 15. Mai 2025, 19:00 Uhr • Theater
The Merchant of Venice: Shylock’s Revenge
Cyclone Rep Theatre Company (Ireland)
Eintritt: 10,00 €
A One-Man Show featuring Cyclone Rep’s foremost actor Marcus Bale
Shakespeare's »The Merchant of Venice« presents us with a ruthless Shylock hellbent on cutting Antonio’s flesh. What was the cause? In »Shylock’s Revenge« Marcus Bale will take students through the plot of the play as he discusses the character’s motivations, Shylock’s plight of being a Jew in a Christian society that hates him and how that unrelenting rancour finally pushes him over the edge. »Shylock’s Revenge« features all the main characters along with key monologues from »The Merchant of Venice« and promises a tour de force performance that will enlighten, enthral and entertain students.
Cyclone Rep is Ireland’s leading producer of Shakespeare’s plays. Their mission is to stage theatrical interpretations of Shakespeare's classics that are engaging, relatable and stimulate critical reflection.
Cast: Marcus Bale
Technical Director: Niall Cuddy
Director: Peadar Donohoe