The Merchant of Venice (2005)

0.0/10 • 90 min •

Overview

A BBC schools programme broadcast about Tom Stoppard’s abridged version of the play which was performed by the National Youth Theatre at the Royal Opera House in London. The televised recording of the performance is preceded by comments on the work in progress from stage director Paul Roseby and writer Tom Stoppard. Jeremy Irons, who played Antonio in the film version of The Merchant of Venice (2004), comments on the merits of producing a play with young actors.

Cast

Jeremy Irons

Yolanda Kettle

Francesca Zoutewelle

Harry Melling

Launcelot Gobbo

Gwawr Loader

Katie Moore

Susan Wokoma

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