The Merchant of Venice

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Event The Merchant of Venice
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 7 July 1990
Last Date August 1990
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description 'Pamela Maling's costumes, notably those female, were stunning. Blacks, whites, silvers, lace, ruffles, peaches, pearls and pleats created a glorious visual feast. They gave life to an atmosphere already richly spun: Tony Geddes' inlaid marble floor and billowing backdrop, with charming music (Tony Ryan) and canals never far away…'.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Graeme Anderson Actor Old Gobbo
Graeme Anderson Actor Prince of Arragon
Paul Barrett Actor Antonio
Geraldine Brophy Actor Portia
Jonathan Densem Actor Lorenzo
Ross Gumbley Actor Salerio
James Heyward Actor Bassanio
Martin Howells Actor Launcelot Gobbo
K C Kelly Actor Gratiano
Bill le Marquand Actor Prince of Morocco
Mike Maxwell Actor Solanio
Richard Mayes Actor Shylock
Pamela Maling Costume Designer
Elric Hooper Director
Tony Ryan Musician
William Shakespeare Playwright
Tony Geddes Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Sunday Times review notes that Howells 'is a newcomer to the Court stage'.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188910