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...“It was quite important to have a venue such as that in London, that was dedicated primarily or solely to art from the continent,” confirms Portia Malatjie, the adjunct curator of Africa and African Diaspora...
...(Nikki M James gives a more nuanced portrayal of a modern woman trapped by machismo politics, as Brutus’ self-harming wife Portia.) Shakespeare’s text adapts easily to such a satirical vision....
...Rachel Pickup’s Portia is more nuanced, but neurotic and a snob. In court, she patronises Shylock to no real purpose....
...Some have compared the Faustino Group’s Bodegas Portia in Ribera del Duero, the work of Foster + Partners, to a spaceship....
...She made a strong impression as Portia two seasons back, and is certainly among the performers who make a vivid impression in Arden....
...Pacino treads heavily and majestically, slowing down the pace of a production, staged by Daniel Sullivan, that tends toward the lethargic....
...His fellow cast members include Lily Rabe as Portia and Jesse L. Martin as Gratiano. Performances continue until August 1....
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