Playing Shylock

When a production of "The Merchant of Venice" is cancelled mid-performance following public outcry, the actor playing Shylock refuses to exit quietly. Instead, he steps forward, breaking character to deliver a bold, impassioned monologue that blends razor-sharp humour with urgent questions about culture, history, and who gets to tell the story. Canadian screen legend Saul Rubinek returns to the stage with "Playing Shylock"—a fierce, funny, and deeply human new work that explores the fault lines between art, identity, and accountability.