British Black and Asian Shakespeare Performance Database
The Merchant of Venice (1992): Sherman Cymru, Cardiff
CAST INCLUDED: Rakie Ayola (Portia); Patrick Brennan (Bassanio); Kenneth Gardnier (Shylock); Owen Garmon (Antonio).
This production played at the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff from 19 February - 7 March 1992 and then toured to Rhyl, Aberystwyth, Milford Haven and Bangor.
Information on this production comes from Shakespeare Survey's annual list of productions in the UK. The description states "Shylock was played by a black actor in a production which focused on racial issues and was set in a non-specific period."
Paul Courtenay Hyu was credited in the Merchant programme as Paul Courtenay Hugh.
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