Congratulations and good joy, my lord and lady! #Love
Antonio
In sooth I know not why I am so sad
[1.1.1]
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I’m Antonio, and I work as a merchant in Venice and own a fleet of ships. My best friend Bassanio asked to borrow 3000 ducats from me because he wanted to woo the wealthy heiress Portia. To give him the money I had to borrow it off a moneylender called Shylock, who I’ve been mean about in the past. He lent me the money, but part of our deal was that I gave him a pound of my flesh if I couldn’t pay him back. When I thought my ships were lost at sea, Shylock demanded I pay up. Luckily, Portia disguised herself as a lawyer and saved my life. I got to control half of Shylock’s money while he lived, which I will give to Lorenzo and Jessica when he dies.
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Antonio, I am married to a wife Which is as dear to me as life itself; But life itself, my wife, and all the world Are not with me esteemed above thy life, I would lose all, ay sacrifice them all Here to this devil, to deliver you.
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You have too much respect upon the world: They lose it that do buy it with much care; Believe me you are marvellously changed.
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How like a fawning publican he looks! I hate him for he is a Christian: But more, for that in low simplicity He lends out money gratis, and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice.
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Your mind is tossing on the ocean
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to you Antonio I owe the most in money and in love
[1.1.130-1]
Antonio's' Images
Cameron Moore, who is playing Antonio.
Cameron Moore, who is playing Antonio, in rehearsals in Week 1.
Ognen [Shylock], Bethan [Jessica] and Cameron [Antonio].
Cameron as Antonio.
Cameron [Antonio] rehearsing.
Cameron [Antonio].
Cameron [Antonio] and Christopher [Guard]. © SGT/Ellie Kurttz 2014
Audio Interviews
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Clip 1
Cameron talks about his character of Antonio, his motivations and the relationships important to him.
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Clip 2
Cameron talks about scenes that are still challenging, and the audiences reactions to the play.
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Also Called
- Salarino: ‘the good Antonio, the honest Antonio’ (3.1.12-13)
- Gratiano: ‘that royal merchant’ (3.2.238)
- Bassanio: ‘my good friend’ (3.2.231)
- Bassanio: ‘the kindest man’ (3.2.291)
Tweets
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So many fancy men are trying to win my boss by choosing a box that contains her picture #Love
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I have my disguise and am ready to run #Disguise #Love
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Cant believe my own flesh and blood turned against me! #Love
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Jessica has run away. #Disguise
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My daughter wants to marry. Not without my permission #Love
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Short term loans... the price is always higher than you would expect #Money
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I will take the pound of flesh and use it for fish bait. #Court
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I will take Antonio’s heart if he can’t pay. I loan the money so I make the rules #Money
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If you prick us with a pin, don’t we bleed? And if you treat us badly, won’t we try to get revenge? #Court
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People are often tricked by false appearances. I wasn’t with the chest but was by my wife lol #Disguise
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Cant believe I didn’t recognise my own wife #Disguise
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Really short of cash. Might need a short term loan. #Money
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A lead chest, a Silver chest and a gold chest...hmm which one should I choose? #Love
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Have been asked to give away the ring Portia gave me. Hard, but worth it. Hope she isn’t too angry #Court
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Bassanio wants to borrow money from me in order to try and marry Portia #Love #Money
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My ships are missing. I think they are sunk ....and so am I #Money
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Am waiting to go in to court. Why did I make such a stupid agreement?! #Court
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I hope Bassanio takes the hint and picks the right chest. #Love
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Men all the same. They are drawn to these boxes as moths to a flame. And I bet I know why! #Money
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Cant believe that no one has spotted me yet. Even Bassanio! #Disguise #Court
Relationship Status
Single
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Helping out friends in need, Sailing, Making investments
Dear Agony Aunt
My best friend is asking me to borrow some money. I want to help, but I will have to borrow it from a moneylender as I don’t have enough spare cash at the moment. Should I take the risk and borrow money from the moneylender?
Responses
No because he will probably trick you!
- Larry
Submitted by Larry (not verified) on Sun, 03/16/2014 - 11:36
There could be a dodgy thing going on so just chill and get a good lawyer, if you do agree you will need one because you need all your flesh ;(
-Sofia
Submitted by Sofia (not verified) on Tue, 03/25/2014 - 15:04
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