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Doctor Faustus

Doctor Faustus

Recorded Live at Greenwich Theatre

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Drama

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

129 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

04 October 2010

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Joanna Christie

Joanna Christie

Evil Angel/Helen of Troy

Beatrice Curnew

Beatrice Curnew

Chorus/Wrath

Amy Rockson

Amy Rockson

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

Harvey Virdi

Harvey Virdi

Vintner/Envy/Paramour

Jonathan Battersby

Jonathan Battersby

Good Angel/Old Man

Guy Burgess

Guy Burgess

Wagner/Lucifer/Beelzebub

Samuel Collings

Samuel Collings

Valdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness

Mark Extance

Mark Extance

Lawman/Gluttony/Cardinal/Emperor

Gareth Kennerley

Gareth Kennerley

Faustus

Adam Redmore

Adam Redmore

Cornelius/Robin/Lechery

Tim Treloar

Tim Treloar

Mephistopheles

Conrad Westmaas

Conrad Westmaas

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

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