Merchant of Venice performed at the George Inn in Shakespeare commorative . The annual Shakespeare Commemoration was held in Southwark when beneath the memorial in Park Street and at the George Inn in the Borough High Street , the Over inn players performed acenes from ' Richard II ' and ' The Merchant of Venice ' . Sir Philip Ben Greet , the famous Shakespearean actor , was present . Photo shows , Sir Philip Ben Greet talking with ' Portis ' and Shylock after the performance of ' The Merchant of Venice ' at the George Inn . 25 April 1936