Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
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.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Doctor Faustus trailer (2011)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-05
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Arthur Darvill
Mephistopheles
Paul Hilton
Dr. Faustus
Beatriz Romilly
Good Angel / Duke's Servant
Charlotte Broom
Bad Angel
Michael Camp
Duke/Frederick
Richard Clews
Dick/First Scholar/Envy
Nigel Cooke
Lucifer/Pope Adrian
Jonathan Cullen
Valdes/Pope Bruno/Carter
Robert Goodale
Raymond/Old Man/Cornelius
Sarita Piotrowski
Helen/Pride
William Mannering
Benvolio/Second Scholar
Pearce Quigley
Robin/Alexander
Iris Roberts
Hostess/Lechery
Felix Scott
Wagner/Emperor Charles/Wrath
Chinna Wodu
Beelzebub/Martino
Jade Williams
Duchess/Sloth
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Dunster
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Marlowe
- Original Title
- Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- Shakespeare's Globe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Dunster
Christopher Marlowe
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Dunster
Director
Christopher Marlowe
Writer
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What is Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe about?
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.
Who directed Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe?
Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe was directed by Matthew Dunster.
Who stars in Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe?
The principal cast of Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe includes Arthur Darvill, Paul Hilton, Beatriz Romilly, Charlotte Broom, Michael Camp.
When was Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe released and how long is it?
Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.