The Merchant of Venice
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Roseby
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Stoppard
- Original Title
- The Merchant of Venice
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Roseby
Tom Stoppard
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Paul Roseby
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What is The Merchant of Venice about?
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.
Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice was directed by Paul Roseby.
Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
The principal cast of The Merchant of Venice includes Jeremy Irons, Yolanda Kettle, Francesca Zoutewelle, Gavin Fowler, Harry Melling.
When was The Merchant of Venice released and how long is it?
The Merchant of Venice was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.