Doctor Faustus
T1880166517
Faustus is a brilliant academic whose destructive thirst for knowledge leads him down a path to damnation when he sells his soul to Lucifer. From the splendour of Emperor Charles V's court to the excesses of the Pope's banquet in Rome, Faustus experiences all the earthly delights on offer in this world and beyond with the magical powers granted by his devilish companion, Mephistopheles. But his time is fast running out...
Archive :: production:T1880166517, play:S3036, venue:V1310317653
Production details
Christopher Marlowe's poetic masterpiece is staged by the combined forces of the Festival ensemble, the Youth Theatre and local community members. As Faustus criss-crosses the known world, the audience will move from the Minerva through the streets of Chichester to a hellish climax in the Cathedral itself. There will be angels, demons, dragons and banquets as Faustus goes where even angels fear to tread. What would you give to gain your heart's desire? Sponsored by University College Chichester. In association with Chichester Cathedral. Doctor Faustus Hotline: 01243 784 437 x 2180
