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Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Closed October 1, 2016
"A vibrant pacy production that bristles with originality and vision"
The Stage
Direct from The Swan Theatre in Stratford the RSC present their newest iteration of Marlowe's classic tale of greed, vanity, and eternal damnation. The story of an academic who, upon reaching the limits of learning, summons a demon from the depths of hell and brokers a deal with the devil; All the magical powers he desires for four and twenty years, in return for his most precious commodity, his soul.
At nearly 400 years old, Christopher Marlowe's opus of hubris is still fresh to this day, as much as comment on society as the individual, Faustus raises the age-old question of just how much we'd be willing to sacrifice for untold power, fame and riches.
Starring Sandy Grierson and Oliver Ryan , the two actors will decide each night live on stage who plays Doctor Faustus and who will be the demon Mephistopheles, relying on a the stroke of match. Who will you see in this utterly compelling classic of literature?
Previews from: 7 September 2016
Opening night: 13 September 2016
Suitable for ages 12 plus
One hour and 50 minutes with no interval
24 Sep, 1.30pm Audio-described performance 27 Sep Post-show talk Free to same-day ticket holders 28 Sep, 7.15pm Captioned performance
You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.
Oliver Ryan as Faustus / Mephistophilis
Sandy Grierson as Faustus / Mephistophilis
Eleanor Wyld as Lucifer / Scholar / Friar
Will Bliss Valdes / Good Angel / Scholar
Jade Croot as Helen of Troy
John Cummins as Cornelius / Evil Angel / Friar
Ruth Everett as Wraith / Scholar
Gabriel Fleary as Emperor / Gluttony / Scholar
Theo Fraser Steele Duke / Friar / Pride
Gemma Goggin as Cardinal of Lorraine
Natey Jones as Lechery / Frederick, Scholar
Richard Leeming as Sloth / Scholar
Nicholas Lumley as Wagner / Friar
Tom McCall as Benvolio / Friar / Scholar
Joshua McCard as Martino / Scholar
Bathsheba Piepe as Envy / Scholar / Friar
Rosa Robson as Covetousness / Scholar
Amy Rockson as Duchess / Scholar
Timothy Speyer as Pope
Written by Christopher Marlowe
Directed by Maria Aberg
Design by Naomi Dawson
Lighting by Lee Curran
Music by Orlando Gough
Sound by Claire Windsor
Movement by Ayse Tashkiran
Fights by Kate Waters
Video by Nathan Parker
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