Stupendous stage shows

Abstract

The Dublin Gate Theatre Company opened their series of performances at the Radio City Opera House with Shakespeare's best comedy, "The Merchant of Venice". Hilton Edwards as Shylock dominated the scene with his craftsmanship and ideas every time he appeared on the stage. He has a rich voice which he can modulate effectively, and his expression of the face is always thoroughly significant. He was repeatedly and enthusiastically applauded at the end of the play for his masterly portrayal of the malevolent Jew. Maureen Toal displayed perfect diction in the rather affected character of Portia. Patrick Bedford as Bassanio was very good and Liam Gaffney (Antonio) was almost faultless.