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May 18, 2026
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Globe Theatre production sparks controversy after teachers, students walk out
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The Toronto Shakespeare Company's production of "The Merchant of Venice" at the Shaw Festival's Tom Hendry Theatre has sparked controversy, with some parents and teachers expressing concerns about a planned drag performance by actors portraying Shylock’s daughters.
The production, set to open on May 19th, features the daughters of Shylock (portrayed by three female performers) as drag queens. According to the Toronto Shakespeare Company's artistic director, John Napier, this interpretation is meant to highlight themes of identity and intersectionality within the play.
However, this decision …
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