Shylock is My Name

Howard Jacobson’s adaptation of The Merchant of Venice explores themes of family, identity, and morality through the story of wealthy art collector Simon Strulovitch, who forms a friendship with Shylock in a Cheshire cemetery. Set against the backdrop of the opulent Golden Triangle, the narrative weaves together characters navigating their own prejudices and relationships, prompting reflection on what it means to be a father, a Jew, and a compassionate human in contemporary society.