Doctor Faustus (2010)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Joanna Christie

Evil Angel/Helen of Troy

Beatrice Curnew

Chorus/Wrath

Amy Rockson

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

Harvey Virdi

Vintner/Envy/Paramour

Jonathan Battersby

Good Angel/Old Man

Guy Burgess

Wagner/Lucifer/Beelzebub

Samuel Collings

Valdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness

Mark Extance

Lawman/Gluttony/Cardinal/Emperor

Gareth Kennerley

Faustus

Adam Redmore

Cornelius/Robin/Lechery

Tim Treloar

Mephistopheles

Conrad Westmaas

Priest/Devil/Sloth/Pope/Alexander/Duke of Vanholt

Director & Crew

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