The Merchant of Venice, renowned for Shylock's extreme cruelty, gets a captivating adaptation by Ukrainian-born Jewish director Igor Golyak. This version, starring Richard Topol as Shylock and a talented ensemble cast, offers a thrilling experience that takes a dramatic and tragic turn, leaving the audience both shocked and moved by its unavoidable consequences. It brings Shakespeare's themes to life with urgency, humanity, and contemporary relevance.