Prague Shakespeare Company
Prague Shakespeare Company
The Merchant of Venice
Prague Shakespeare Company
Basic information
The Estates Theatre
EnsemblePrague Shakespeare Company
Approximate running time1 hour 25 minutes, no intermission
LanguageIn English, surtitles in Czech
Performed in English
Czech surtitle translation Martin Hilsky
Premiere 2 November, 2024 at 19:00, Estates Theater
Prague Shakespeare Company presents The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, directeded by Guy Roberts.
About
The Merchant of Venice is Shakespeare’s great meditation on bigotry, class and revenge. Antonio, an antisemitic merchant, takes a loan from the Jew Shylock to help his friend to court Portia. Antonio can’t repay the loan, and without mercy, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh. The heiress Portia, now the wife of Antonio’s friend, dresses as a lawyer and saves Antonio.
Starring Jewish-American stage stars Irwin Appel and Stephan Wolfert, this production proves The Merchant of Venice is the most timely and important play of today.
Directed by PSC Artistic Director Guy Roberts and starring PSC Associate Artists Irwin Appel as Shylock and Stephan Wolfert as Antonio, alongside other PSC favorites.
Cast
Shylock - Irwin Appel
Antonio - Stephan Wolfert
Ensemble TBA
Creatives
Director & Adaptation - Guy Roberts
Costume Designer - Eva Bellefeuille
Lighting Designer - Přemysl Janda
Stage Manager - Amy Hague
Shakespeare Consultant - Professor Paul Prescott
Assistant Director - Cathy Meils
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Practical information
Where to buy tickets
The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance. We are currently selling tickets for performances of Drama, Ballet, Opera and Laterna magika taking place in October 2024 – March 2025.
When purchasing online, you can get an e-ticket. You can pick up printed tickets in person at the box offices of the National Theatre.
What to wear?
By their appearance, attire and behaviour, the audience is obliged to adhere to the accustomed practice expected from them when attending a theatre performance.
Parking at the Estates Theatre
Unfortunately, there is no parking near The Estates Theater. You can use the guarded parking lot in the Kotva shopping center (Revoluční 1/655, Prague 1) and Paladium (Na Poříčí 1079 / 3a, Prague 1).
Buffets at the Estates Theater
No waiting. For your benefit, please pre-order your food and beverages at the bar to minimize waiting in the queue!
Menu (PDF, 60 kB)