Doctor Faustus
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Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Recorded Live at Greenwich Theatre
The story
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 & crew
Joanna ChristieEvil Angel/Helen of Troy
Beatrice CurnewChorus/Wrath
Amy RocksonDevil / Pride / Duchess of Vanholt / Vintner / Envy / Paramour
Harvey VirdiVintner/Envy/Paramour
Samuel CollingsValdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness
Gareth KennerleyFaustus
Tim TreloarMephistopheles
Conrad WestmaasPriest/Devil/Sloth/Pope/Alexander/Duke of VanholtExplore the crew
- Director
- Elizabeth Freestone
- Producer
- James Haddrell
- Producer
- Tim Sawers
- Writer
- Christopher Marlowe