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‘Merchant of Venice’ cancelled in New York City school amid fears it is “inappropriate”

9th February 2022

A New York City school cancelled its production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice amid parental concerns about the antisemitic themes in the play. According to a report in the New

Sir Michael Morpurgo declines to include The Merchant of Venice in his retelling of Shakespeare stories for children because of its “antisemitic” attitudes

4th January 2021

Sir Michael Morpurgo has revealed that he will not be including The Merchant of Venice in a new collection of Shakespeare stories for children due to the play’s “antisemitic” attitudes. The popular

Tag: The Merchant of Venice

‘Merchant of Venice’ cancelled in New York City school amid fears it is “inappropriate”

Sir Michael Morpurgo declines to include The Merchant of Venice in his retelling of Shakespeare stories for children because of its “antisemitic” attitudes

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