The Merchant of Venice " review
Derby theatreAny staging of The Merchant of Venice worth its salt must contain an instance in which the racial hatred becomes so appalling it is impossible to watch. That moments occurs in the climactic trial scene of Pete Meakin's production when, having stripped Shylock of his fortune, his dignity and his spiritual identity, the judge removes his crucifix and places it round the moneylender's neck. As he exits, Pet…