The Merchant of Venice
Presented by Shakespeare BASH’d
Shakespeare BASH’d presents one of the most controversial and divisive plays ever written: The Merchant of Venice.
Led by Alon Nashman in the role of Shylock, this passionate group of predominantly Jewish artists will investigate the antisemitism, xenophobia, and racism in this play, asking how we can make something new and reflect the world we see in front of us?
Full of complicated ideas, characters, and contexts, the production will challenge the audience to reflect, while enjoying Shakespeare’s moving and extravagant text.
Featuring an all-star cast including BASH’d regulars, multiple award winners, and Toronto theatre favourites, audiences are invited to join us in our examination of this demanding play.
Don’t miss this intimate, compelling production, by NOW Magazine’s “Best Site-Specific Theatre Company” (2018 & 2019).
Director: Julia Nish-Lapidus
Featuring: Ori Black, Sofía Contal, Brittany Kay, Cameron Laurie, Alon Nashman, Jesse Nerenberg, Adriano Reis, Asher Rose, Cameron Scott, Hallie Seline, Carson Somanlall, James Wallis, Arielle Zamora
Stage Manager: M Fera
Sound Design: Matt Nish-Lapidus
Lighting Design: Sruthi Suresan
February 13, 2025
to February 23, 2025
Tickets are $25 Discount, $35 Regular, $50 Supporter (Support the company by purchasing a ticket at the Supporter level.)
BMO Incubator
Thursday, February 13 – 7:30pm
Friday, February 14 – 7:30pm
Saturday, February 15 – 7:30pm
Sunday, February 16 – 2:00pm
Tuesday, February 18 – 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 19 – 7:30pm
Thursday, February 20 – 7:30pm
Friday, February 21 – 7:30pm
Saturday, February 22 – 2:00pm
Saturday, February 22 – 7:30pm
Sunday, February 23 – 2:00pm
This performance is approximately 3 hours including intermission
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