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The Merchant of Venice

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by William Shakespeare.

Contributors

Author:
William Shakespeare
Settings:
Barry Learoyd
Producer:
George More O'Ferrall
Shylock, a rich Jew:
Abraham Sofaer
Antonio, a merchant of Venice:
Austin Trevor
Bassanio, his friend-suitor to Portia:
Andre Morell
Friend to Antonio and Bassanio - Gratiano:
John Gatrell
Friend to Antonio and Bassanio - Salarino:
Richard Warner
Friend to Antonio and Bassanio - Salanio:
Douglas Hurn
Lorenzo, in love with Jessica:
Michael Ingham
Duke of Venice:
Arthur Wontner
Duke of Morocco:
Robert Adams
Launcelot Gobbo, servant to Shylock:
George Benson
Tubal, a Jew:
Maurice Bannister
Servant to Portia - Stephano:
Kevin Sheldon
Servant to Portia - Balthasar:
Archie Angus
Leonardo, servant to Bassanio:
John Martin
Jessica, daughter to Shylock:
Jill Balcon
Nerissa, Portia's gentlewoman:
Mary Martlew
Portia, a rich heiress:
Margaretta Scott

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