Event |
The Merchant of Venice
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Venue |
Dunstan Playhouse (2001-), Adelaide, SA |
Umbrella Event |
State Theatre Company 2002 Season |
First Date |
9 August 2002 |
Last Date |
31 August 2002 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
Shakespeare's classic play. Bassanio borrows money from his friend Antonio in order to court Portia. Antonio's money is invested in Merchant ships so he borrows it from Jewish moneylender, Shylock. As Bassanio wins Portia, Antonio's ships are lost at sea.Shylock now wants his literal pound of flesh. |
Description Source |
Programme |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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Secondary Genre |
Traditional
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
England
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Event Status |
Completed
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Event Identifier
| 15836 |
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