The Hebrew language takes centre stage in this adaptation of the Merchant of Venice, staged by the eponymous Habima company. As the national theatre of Israel, Habima marks their first visit to the UK with this bold, fresh take on the iconic tale.
Location: Shakespeare’s Globe, UK
Year Performed: 2012
Show Runtime: 135 mins
Language: Hebrew (English subtitles)
Cast: Alon Ophir, Danny Leshman, Yoav Donat, Yousef Sweid, Nir Zelichowski, Aviv Alush, Hila Feldman, Rinat Matatov, Jacob Cohen, Tomer Sharon
