Actor Manuel Cauchi, right, played the role of Shylock in MADC’s The Merchant of Venice before a packed audience at San Anton Gardens last Wednesday, on the opening night.

After the show, a surprise 60th birthday celebration was organised by the backstage crew.

Cauchi’s performance was a carefully studied and modulated interpretation that gripped the audience, revealing to them new facets of this most complex character.

The play runs daily until Wednesday at 8.30pm. For booking visit www.madc.com.mt.

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