The Merchant of Venice (Arkangel Complete Shakespeare) (CD - Audio)

In Shakespeare's most controversial play, the opposing values of justice and mercy must be resolved. Antonio promises money to help his friend Bassanio woo Portia. He borrows the sum needed from the cruel Shylock, but there will be a dreadful penalty if the loan is not repaid.

The golden world of Portia's Belmont calls forth some of Shakespeare's most lyrical love poetry. But the dark shadow of Shylock is never far from the heart of this brilliant comedy as it moves toward its courtroom climax.

Portia is played by Hadyn Gwynne and Shylock by Trevor Peacock. Julian Rhind-Tutt is Bassanio, and Bill Nighy is Antonio.

Cast: 

Portia ................................... Hadyn Gwynne 

Shylock ................................ Trevor Peacock 

Bassanio .............................. Julian Rhind-Tutt 

Antonio ................................ Bill Nighy 

Gratiano .............................. Will Keen 

Lorenzo ............................... Matthew Delamere 

Jessica ................................. Sarah-Jane Holm 

Nerissa ................................. Alison Reid 

Launcelot Gobbo ................ David Tennant 

The Duke/Tubal ............................. Geoffrey Whitehead 

Morocco .............................. Colin Salmon 

Arragon ............................... Robert Morgan 

Old Gobbo ........................... Ronald Herdman 

Salerio ................................. Jonathan Tafler 

Solanio ................................ Nicholas Murchie