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Amazing adaption of Merchant of Venice 1936

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Cossy Thu 27-Mar-25 11:20:17

It was our 28th wedding anniversary yesterday and we went for a lovely curry followed by a production at our local theatre, starring Tracy-Ann Oberman as a female Shylock in London in 1936.

It was based around the 1936 “Battle of Cable Street”.

At the end of the very moving and well portrayed production Tracy-Ann addressed the audience explaining her great-grandmother was involved one The Cable Street Battle and helped prevent Mosely and his Blackshirts marching through this street which was the home for many orthodox Jewish families. A very thought provoking speech and production.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/28/battle-of-cable-street-family-history-jewish-blackshirts-racism

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GrannyGravy13 Thu 27-Mar-25 12:09:33

Cossy I am envious, I tried to persuade DH to go along to this, as it is local and easier than going into London.

He wasn’t sure and in the end said no. I was tempted to go in my own, and in hindsight that is what I should have done.

It has had tremendous reviews wherever it has been performed, pleased you enjoyed it 👍

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Cossy Thu 27-Mar-25 12:30:37

GrannyGravy13

Cossy I am envious, I tried to persuade DH to go along to this, as it is local and easier than going into London.

He wasn’t sure and in the end said no. I was tempted to go in my own, and in hindsight that is what I should have done.

It has had tremendous reviews wherever it has been performed, pleased you enjoyed it 👍

It was absolutely fabulous.

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Cossy Thu 27-Mar-25 12:31:15

GG13 Come with us next time!! thanks

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GrannyGravy13 Thu 27-Mar-25 12:56:33

Cossy

GG13 Come with us next time!! thanks

👍

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Chocolatelovinggran Thu 27-Mar-25 14:34:44

That sounds wonderful Cossy.

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