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Doctor Faustus (2010)

2010-10-04 · 2h 9m · EN
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Recorded Live at Greenwich Theatre

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.

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Elizabeth FreestoneDirector

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Joanna ChristieJoanna ChristieEvil Angel/Helen of TroyBeatrice CurnewBeatrice CurnewChorus/WrathAmy RocksonAmy RocksonDevil / Pride / Duchess of Vanholt / Vintner / Envy / ParamourAmy RocksonAmy RocksonVintner/Envy/ParamourHarvey VirdiHarvey VirdiVintner/Envy/ParamourJonathan BattersbyJonathan BattersbyGood Angel/Old ManGuy BurgessGuy BurgessWagner/Lucifer/BeelzebubSamuel CollingsSamuel CollingsValdes/Rafe/Devil/CovetousnessMark ExtanceMark ExtanceLawman/Gluttony/Cardinal/EmperorGareth KennerleyGareth KennerleyFaustusAdam RedmoreAdam RedmoreCornelius/Robin/LecheryTim TreloarTim TreloarMephistopheles

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What is Doctor Faustus about?

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.

How long is Doctor Faustus?

Doctor Faustus has a runtime of 129 minutes.