Doctor Faustus
Recorded Live at Greenwich Theatre
2010-10-04 | 129 minutes
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.
Cast
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Joanna ChristieEvil Angel/Helen of Troy
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Beatrice CurnewChorus/Wrath
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Amy RocksonDevil / Pride / Duchess of Vanholt / Vintner / Envy / Paramour
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Samuel CollingsValdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness
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Gareth KennerleyFaustus
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Tim TreloarMephistopheles
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Conrad WestmaasPriest/Devil/Sloth/Pope/Alexander/Duke of Vanholt
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