William Shakespeare's controversial classic comes to bristling life in this riveting production from theater legend Trevor Nunn. Relocated to Europe between the two world wars, the story follows the misadventures of young heiress Portia, who must don the disguise of a male lawyer to save the life of her love, and the financially obsessed Shylock (Notting Hill's Henry Goodman), determined to literally collect a pound of flesh in court. Trevor Nunn directed the landmark revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! with Hugh Jackman as well as groundbreaking versions of Nicholas Nickleby, Othello, and Porgy & Bess. Originally presented to tremendous acclaim at the Royal National Theatre in June, 1999. Awards include: Olivier Awards: Best Actor (Henry Goodman) / Critics' Circle Theatre Awards: Best Actor (Henry Goodman)
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This spectacular theatrical production of the classic Shakespeare play is lovingly rendered by talented director Trevor Nunn. The story concerns the misadventures of Portia, a woman disguised as a male lawyer in order to save the life of her sweetheart. Winner of numerous awards, principally for lead actor Henry Goodman, this is a faithful, gripping adaptation of a classic play.