The Merchant of Venice 2018

William Shakespeare

Costume Designer, Maker and Wardrobe Mistress

director Sally Franklin

Stamford Shakespeare Company

selected photographs by Ihsan Hamzah, Larry Wilkes and Paul Moth

‘A picnic in the lovely grounds was followed by an enthralling performance of The Merchant of Venice. A fabulous stage set, stunning costumes and fine performances made for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment. A perfect English summer afternoon’

Caroline H
Trip Advisor (Rutland Open Air Theatre) July 2018

‘Superb venue, Superb set, wonderful staging and direction, excellent costumes and props, excellent performances – dogs included – just a brilliant nights entertainment. (Merchant of Venice). Thank you and Well Done to all involved’

Jo Sherry
Facebook Reviews (Stamford Shakespeare Company)

‘The stage is in the open. The lighting was wonderful especially as it got dark later on in the evening. The performers are top rate and the costumes are stunning’

Jill Lovescricket
Trip Advisor (Tolethorpe Hall)

‘Have seen many performances at Tolethorpe over the years and Merchant of Venice didn’t disappoint. Good acting, lovely costumes and a wonderful setting all made perfect by the sunny warm weather. Here’s to many more excellent performances’

Jane Martin
Facebook Reviews (Stamford Shakespeare Company)

‘Beautifully dressed in silvery gowns at the start and end of the play, in this scene she’s disguised as Balthasar, a young and learned lawyer. Pointing out that Shylock can take the pound of flesh but not one drop of blood, she brilliantly upsets his designs and then gradually strips him of his wealth’

Joe Conway
The Peterborough Telegraph