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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

129 minutes

Year:

2010

Director:

Elizabeth Freestone

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Company:

Stage & Screen

Cast:

Evil Angel/Helen of Troy

Chorus/Wrath

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

Vintner/Envy/Paramour

Good Angel/Old Man

Crew:

Director

Carpenter

Sound Designer

Producer

Producer