Portia enters with Bassanio and a few others. Before Portia's father passed away, he created a challenge for any potential suitor for Portia's hand in mariage. A suitor must pick one of three caskets.

The characters in this play are grouped into those from Venice and those from Belmont. Venice was an important trading centre where merchants bought and sold all manner of goods from around the world.

The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare that tells the story of a merchant called Antonio and a moneylender called Shylock. Antonio takes out a loan from Shylock on the condition ...

Following a second sold out West End run, the critically acclaimed production arrives at Richmond Theatre from 8-12 April as part of its current UK tour. Here, Tracy-Ann tells us how her family ...

Portia tells Lord Bassanio that she doesn't have a lot to offer, but she would do anything to be the person he wanted her to be. Portia says that he makes her happier than she has ever been before ...