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The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare - Antonio

- Northcott Theatre, Exeter. Directed by John Durnin.

Twenty-five years after the Northcott first opened with 'The Merchant of Venice', John Durnin's 1992 anniversary production set the play in the 1930s, playing the themes of institutionalised prejudice and persecution against the rise of fascism.

Kit Surrey designed an impressive abstract set of crates, gang-planks and bridges that moved to form different playing areas, and a flooded, moonlit lake for the beautifully romantic Belmont scenes. Ably supported by a splendid cast, Patrick Romer (pictured below) played Shylock beautifully, dominating the play and bringing to the part a subtlety and complexity that was a pleasure to play off.

As an aside, the white linen suit and the ankle-length white wool coat that I wore as Antonio was probably the most stylish and beautiful costume I ever wore... A real treat!

"Jon Glentoran's Antonio was most convincing in the trial scene when he bravely faced death - a strong performance."

"Jon Glentoran brought an agonised nobility to the role of Antonio..."

"Jon Glentoran is a passionate Antonio..."