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Merchant of Venice, The

Synopsis
Video recording of Mark Lamos’ 1984 production of The Merchant of Venice for the Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival. John Neville is Shylock.
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
10 Aug 1984

Credits

Director
Mark Lamos
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Gary Kulesha
Production Design
Christina Poddubiuk
Costume
Christina Poddubiuk
Cast
John NevilleShylock
Richard MonetteAntonio
Andrew GilliesBassanio
Domini BlythePortia
Stephen RussellGratiano
Benedict CampbellPrince of Arragon
Colm FeoreSalerio
David ElliotStephano
David RentonBalthazar
Derek BoyesLorenzo
Heather MacDonaldNerissa
Jack MedleyTubal
Jefferson MappinPrince of Morocco
Keith DinicolLauncelot Gobbo
Lewis GordonDuke of Venice
Mervyn BlakeOld Gobbo
Seana McKennaJessica
Shaun Austin-OlsenSolanio

Additional Details

Theatre
Festival Theatre, Stratford, Ontario
Theatre company
Stratford Shakespeare Company, Ontario
Production type
Stage Recordings
Plays
Merchant of Venice, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival

Notes

Reviews
Warren, Roger. TLS: The Times Literary Supplement (21 September 1984). p. 1056.

Archive

Name

Stratford (Ontario) Shakespeare Festival Archive

Contact
ECharendoff@stratfordshakespearefestival.com (Archives Co-ordinator)
Web
https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AboutUs/OurHistory/ArchivesServices External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 519-271 1040
Fax
+1 519-271-1040
Address
350 Douro Street
P.O. Box 520
55 Queen Street
Stratford, Ontario
N5A 3S7
Canada

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