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The Merchant of Venice review

“Thrilling”
ReviewsJan 23, 2025by Fergus MorganRoyal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
John Douglas Thompson and Alfredo Narciso in The Merchant of Venice at Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Photo: Henry Grossman
John Douglas Thompson and Alfredo Narciso in The Merchant of Venice at Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Photo: Henry Grossman
Intelligent modern take on Shakespeare’s problem play

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