THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Tickets and Dates

Award Winning Outdoor Theatre Company Illyria brings Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice to Westminster Abbey - Dean's Yard. The Merchant of Venice is a funny play that deals with serious issues - in particular the keeping of promises. Wealthy Antonio borrows money from Shylock, and both are so confident about his paying it back that they jokingly adopt a ridiculous agreement: that Antonio will give Shylock a pound of his flesh should he default. Then events conspire against him so that he cannot repay the loan. Meanwhile Bassanio risks everything in the hope of winning the hand of Portia in marriage. Admittedly he succeeds - but when she gives him a ring to keep, and he is compelled to give it away, what future for their domestic bliss? Shakespeare's great courtroom drama is by turns gripping, funny, romantic and thought-provoking. International award-winning Illyria promise a production to keep you on the edge of your seat! Now in its 27th year, Illyria has delighted audiences the length and breadth of the UK, and in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France, the United States and Canada performing some of the most well-loved productions on offer. The company has won 4 international est Performance awards and attracted numerous "5-star" and "Critics' Choice" reviews for the lively clarity of its approach to Shakespeare's plays, the high quality of its family shows and the refreshingly quirky originality of its English classics adaptations and Gilbert & Sullivan musicals. "Illyria has given more performances to more people across a wider area than any other open-air touring theatre company, proudly maintaining professional Equity-compliant productions for over a quarter of a century. We're really pleased to be performing at Westminster Abbey and can't wait see how the audience reacts!" says Oliver Gray. Please Note: There will be a Security and bag check on arrival so please leave time for this. There is no cloakroom on site. Refreshments will be available on site. There are toilet facilities in the grounds of the Abbey Guest are welcome to bring low backed seating/rugs and picnics.

MERCHANT OF VENICE Booking Period: 8 - 9 August 2018 Running Time: To be confirmed Age Restrictions: To be confirmed