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Lillian asked this question about The Merchant of Venice:
With many Shakespeare plays performed in contemporary settings, how does "Merchant" sound in Venice Beach instead of Venice, Italy, and that Portia and Nerissa use the internet to research potential suitors? Any thoughts for that performance?
Martin Ridgway Just thi week, that scene was performed on BBC Radio 3 as a 'swipe left', 'swipe right' scenario. Can't remember the programme - sorry.…moreJust thi week, that scene was performed on BBC Radio 3 as a 'swipe left', 'swipe right' scenario. Can't remember the programme - sorry.(less)
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The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare
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