GRATIANO Grist to the Mill Productions Bakehouse Theatre Drama -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2018 -- Written By: Ross Ericson Directed By: Michelle Yim Who Plays The Villain? Bassanio has been murdered and, under suspicion, Gratiano is forced to revisit his Fascist past. He was never the hero – just a minor character, the plucky comic relief – but he never thought he played the villain. In a challenging sequel to William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' we explore the politics of prejudice in the 20th Century and how ordinary people who never thought themselves as villains find themselves accountable for atrocities which would haunt them for life. Amongst the turmoil of post war Italy we read between the lines of Shakespeare's classic tale, examine the true nature of the characters, and ask just how politicians managed to manipulate democracy to turn a people against themselves and drive a nation apart. Gratiano is one of three productions from Grist to the Mill at the Bakehouse studio, Adelaide Fringe. The other shows are The Empress and Me and The Unknown Soldier. 5* British Theatre Guide, 4* Broadway Baby, 4* Fringe Guru, 4* ThreeWeeks, 4* Bouquets&Brickbats, 4* 730Review Approx. Running Time: 60min Suitable for ages: 12+ Performance Dates: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2018 -- Friday, 23 February 2018 – 7.30pm; Wednesday, 28 February 2018 – 6.00pm; Saturday, 3 March 2018 – 6.00pm; Venue: Bakehouse Theatre Studio 255 Angas Street Adelaide South Australia 5000 Australia Bookings: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2018 -- http://www.bakehousetheatre.com/shows/gratiano Pricing: Adults $25, Conc $20, Fringe Members $18.75, Groups (6+) $18, Bank SA $18.75, Pass Holder Discount: $20