Shylock

Synopsis

Set in the Jewish Ghetto of Venice, 1563, and narrated from Shylock’s perspective, this rewriting of Shakespeare’s play by British playwright Arnold Wesker retains the core plot of Shakespeare’s play but re-envisions the relationships between the protagonists. Juliet Stevenson as Portia and Henry Goodman as Shylock.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Notes

This production was accompanied by music from 16th century Jewish composer  Salamone Rossi, sung by Nanette Ross and  played by the Siena Ensemble.  The Ensemble was formed by the Jewish dramatist Michelene Wandor, originally to provide music for her BBC Radio 3 play, Orlando and Friends.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Online availability

URI

http://www.arnoldwesker.com/synopses/shylock.htm

Credits

Director

David Hitchinson

Producer

David Hitchinson

Writer

Arnold Wesker

Cast

Annette Ross
Anthony Glennon
Geoffrey Beevers
Geoffrey Streatfeild
Henry Goodman
Jennie Stoller
Jonathan Tafler
Juliet Stevenson
Lydia Leonard
Nicholas Boulton
Noma Dumezweni
Ronald Pickup
Sheila Steafel
Toby Stephens

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB