Synopsis
Doctor Faustus is Christopher Marlowe's most renowned and controversial work. Famous for being the first dramatised version of the Faustus tale, the play depicts the sinister aftermath of Faustus's decision to sell his soul to the Devil's henchman in exchange for power and knowledge. In the first-ever staging of this menacing drama at the Globe Theatre, Matthew Dunster's production features Paul Hilton as the arrogant, power-hungry Faustus and Arthur Darvill as the sardonic Mephistopheles, and includes several impressive magical stunts along the way.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Matthew DunsterDirector
- Christopher MarloweWriter
Cast
- Arthur DarvillMephistopheles
- Paul HiltonDr. Faustus
- Beatriz RomillyGood Angel / Duke's Servant
- Charlotte BroomBad Angel
- Michael CampDuke/Frederick
- Richard ClewsDick/First Scholar/Envy
- Nigel CookeLucifer/Pope Adrian
- Jonathan CullenValdes/Pope Bruno/Carter
- Robert GoodaleRaymond/Old Man/Cornelius
- Sarita PiotrowskiHelen/Pride
- William ManneringBenvolio/Second Scholar
- Pearce QuigleyRobin/Alexander
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Themes
theater playlive performance