{"product_id":"9781350113497","title":"Gratiano","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eGratiano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Ross Ericson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBassanio has been murdered and, under suspicion, Gratiano is forced to revisit his Fascist past. He was never the hero – just a minor character, the plucky comic relief – but he never thought he would play the villain... \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a challenging sequel to William Shakespeare's \u003ci\u003eThe Merchant of Venice, \u003c\/i\u003ethis one-man monologue written in a mixture of verse and prose explores the politics of prejudice in the 20th century.  Amongst the turmoil of post-war Italy we read between the lines of Shakespeare's classic tale, examine the true nature of the characters and ask just how Mussolini managed to use democracy to turn a people against themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition was published to coincide with the 2019 tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A masterful performance, a smart spectacle and a further testament to Ericson's growing magnificence as a modern playwright and performer.” —\u003ci\u003eGraeme Strachan, British Theatre Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Racism, fascism and personal revelation all get a workout in this beautifully crafted Pinteresque monologue, as Ericson skilfully portrays a man far more complex and considered.” —\u003ci\u003eCraig Cook, The Adelaide Advertiser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A passionate cry against racism and xenophobia in every country, in every century; it speaks to us very clearly today.” —\u003ci\u003eFringe Review (Highly Recommended Show - Edinburgh Fringe)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781350113497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Methuen Drama","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40686578729166,"sku":"9781350113497","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_92ea31b6-faf8-4136-89af-3d2a05d62740.jpg?v=1640232323","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781350113497","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}