Doctor Faustus

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, to give it its full title, by Christopher Marlowe, was first published in 1604, at least twelve years after its first performance, although the basic story of the play is much older. Having decided he has accumulated all he can of conventional knowledge, Doctor Faustus turns to magic in a quest for greater truths. Before long, he ends up selling his soul to the devil – the famous “Faustian pact” that has entered everyday language. Dr Faustus gradually realizes his terrible mistake. He apparently repents, but finally dies, the devil coming to collect his soul, and his friends the dismembered body.

Cast

Joanna Christie

Joanna Christie

as Evil Angel/Helen of Troy

Beatrice Curnew

Beatrice Curnew

as Chorus/Wrath

Amy Rockson

Amy Rockson

as Devil / Pride / Duchess of Vanholt / Vintner / Envy / Paramour

Harvey Virdi

Harvey Virdi

as Vintner/Envy/Paramour

Jonathan Battersby

Jonathan Battersby

as Good Angel/Old Man

Guy Burgess

Guy Burgess

as Wagner/Lucifer/Beelzebub

Samuel Collings

Samuel Collings

as Valdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness

Mark Extance

Mark Extance

as Lawman/Gluttony/Cardinal/Emperor

Gareth Kennerley

Gareth Kennerley

as Faustus

Adam Redmore

Adam Redmore

as Cornelius/Robin/Lechery

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