Full Length Play: The Merchant of Venice - a podcast by BBC Radio 3

Andrew Scott, Ray Fearon, Hayley Atwell and Colin Morgan star in Shakespeare's ever-topical story of over-confident traders, a debt-ridden country dependent on credit, and a society suspicious of religious difference. This modern version is set in the City of London in the 2008 financial crisis. It's introduced by the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.

Adapted and directed by Emma HardingAntonio.....Ray Fearon
Bassanio.....Colin MorganPortia.....Hayley Atwell
Shylock.....Andrew ScottSalarino.....Ryan Whittle
Salanio.....Neerja NaikGratiano.....Ryan Early
Lorenzo.....Chris Lew Kum HoiJessica.....Lauren Cornelius
Launcelot Gobbo.....Luke BaileyNerissa.....Kerry Gooderson
Morocco.....Stefan AdegbolaArragon.....Javier Marzan
The Duke.....Neil McCaulTubal.....Clive Hayward
Balthasar.....Rupert Holliday-EvansMusical setting of 'Where is fancy bred? composed by Emma Harding, performed by Kerry Gooderson and Peter Ringrose.

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