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12 Plays of Christmas, Plays, Shakespeare

The 12 Plays of Christmas – Directory

Hello!  After compiling 12 plays from William Shakespeare and presenting them to you here, I hope you have enjoyed the reading over the last 12 days.  As you may be aware, I am traveling to London in July to perform at the Globe Theatre, so every play on the list this year is one from Shakespeare.  I am very excited about this.  (Though I still … Continue reading The 12 Plays of Christmas – Directory

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12 Plays of Christmas, Plays, Shakespeare

The 12 Plays of Christmas – Day 10 – The Merchant of Venice

Welcome to Day 10!  Traditionally January 3 is the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. This remembers when Jesus was officially ‘named’ in the Jewish Temple. So what better choice of play than “The Merchant of Venice”. “The Merchant of Venice” centers around a few key players.  Portia, who needs to marry, is keen on Bassanio.  He however lacks money, so works on a … Continue reading The 12 Plays of Christmas – Day 10 – The Merchant of Venice

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