The Trial of William Shakespeare

by Alexander Poch Goldin

In 1947, a traveling, British Shakespeare troupe arrives to present a production of The Merchant of Venice in Tel Aviv, Palestine. The Theatre’s Artistic Director decides the play is antisemitic and won’t allow it to be produced, culminating in a sensational public trial to determine whether, The Merchant of Venice is antisemitic or not. A powerful journey through jewish identity, family, theatre, and democracy...

In 1947, a traveling, British Shakespeare troupe arrives to present a production of The Merchant of Venice in Tel Aviv, Palestine. The Theatre’s Artistic Director decides the play is antisemitic and won’t allow it to be produced, culminating in a sensational public trial to determine whether, The Merchant of Venice is antisemitic or not. A powerful journey through jewish identity, family, theatre, and democracy.

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The Trial of William Shakespeare

Only one role can likely be doubled. The character of Anthony Neame doubles with Albert Einstein.
Most characters have an accent: Israeli, Polish, German or British

Development History

  • Workshop, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre/Alberta Theatre Projects/Bard on the Beach/The Shakespeare Co., 2022
  • Workshop, , 2022