Doctor Faustus
Overview
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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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
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