The Merchant of Venice RSC Theatre Break

Theatre Breaks Online offer you the chance to see the royal shakespeare theatre break The Merchant of Venice so you can enjoy a fantastic evening at the theatre to see the show you've been wanting to see for ages. And then to save you commuting back home from London you can enjoy a top quality nights accomodation in one of our fantastic hotels.

Please Note : You can only purchase a hotel and show package. Tickets are not sold seperately on the theatre breaks page.

How to book The Merchant of Venice

Set in 14th Century Venice The Merchant of Venice play is a dark comedy following the exploits of Bassanio, a Venetian of noble rank, as he tries to woo beautiful heiress Portia.

In the rich settings of Venice Bassanio needs money to travel to Belmont and win the hand of the beautiful and wealthy Portia. He asks his merchant friend Antonio who has helped him out on many occasions to lend him the money. As Antonio’s ships are all out to sea he has no cash but agrees to act as guarantor if Bassanio can find someone to loan him the money. Bassanio approaches the moneylender Shylock, who makes it a condition of the loan that if Antonio is unable to repay the loan then he may take a pound of his flesh.

In Belmont suitors are asked to select the correct casket from Gold, Silver and lead. Putting greed aside Bassanio correctly selects the lead casket and wins the hand of Portia. News reaches them that Antonio’s boats are missing and he is on trial for non payment of his loan with Shylock seeking his pound of flesh.

Back in Venice and proceedings commence to save Antonio from his fate. With greed, love and hate at the heart of the matter tensions rise. Bassanio's offer 6,000 ducats, twice the amount of the loan but Shylock’s pride has the offer refused and it is only when Portia dressed as Balthazar finds a loophole in the contract that Antonio can be released.

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Associate Director Rupert Goold directs Patrick Stewart as Shylock in the Merchant of Venice play at Stratford.

Final show times for The Merchant of Venice play are subject to change and specific cast members cannot be guaranteed for every performance.

You can only purchase tickets for The Merchant of Venice with hotel accommodation, and the number of tickets you request must be the same as the number of hotel guests.

Final show times are subject to change and specific cast members cannot be guaranteed for every performance

The most popular hotels in the west end are all available for selection and once you have chosen the The Merchant of Venice RSC theatre tickets and date you would like to go, you will be presented with a list of London hotels to choose from.

Accomodation for the The Merchant of Venice theatre break ranges from great value 3 star hotels through to a luxury 5 star hotel break.

(Final show times are subject to change. Confirmation will appear on tickets.)



Theatre Break Extras

Add a rail journey to your 'The Merchant of Venice' theatre break

Forget driving into London, take the easy way in and book train tickets with your 'The Merchant of Venice' theatre break here and now. Theatre breaks online have some very competitive deals and you'll avoid the congestion charges and parking costs too, so be sure to get a quote.

How to book your train tickets:

• Firstly finalise the details of your theatre break.


• When you reach the "Review & Add" screen simply click the "Add a rail journey" link to price up your rail journey.

Ride on the London Eye

While you are in London be sure to take the opportunity to fly on the London Eye. The famous wheel gives fantastic views across London, a real exhilarating experience. With prices starting at £14.50 it really must not be missed.


How to book the London Eye:

After selecting the details of your 'The Merchant of Venice' tickets and hotel you will reach the "Review & Add" screen:

• Click the "Add Tours And Tickets"


• Select your choices from the list


• Click the "Add Tours/Tickets Button" near the bottom of the screen

Other Extras
These are many extras which can be added to allow you to take full advantage of your stay in London.

• Insurance
• Oyster Cards
• London Dungeon
• Tower of London
• Madame Tussauds
• Ducktours
• Many many more