Doctor Faustus, 2018
“He that loves pleasure must for pleasure fall.”
Doctor Faustus
by Christopher Marlowe
For our 2018 full touring production we transposed this renaissance classic to our times. Music and song interweaved with rousing performances from a trinity of actors in a unique version of Christopher Marlowe’s renowned tale.
Running time: 90 minutes approx.
Recommended age 12+
Faustus is a respected but frustrated scholar. He dreams of knowledge beyond the realm of men – of all things that move beyond the quiet poles, the mysteries of the universe, the secrets of kings; a knowledge that will lead to great power and eternize his legacy.
This unquenchable desire for fame drives him to master the metaphysics of magicians and he summons the demon Mephastophilis. Despite his own doubts and Mephastophilis’ warnings, the fated doctor demands he strike a deal with Lucifer – Faustus’ soul for twenty-four years of omnipotence.
Drunk with his new powers he travels the world gaining un-matched notoriety the cost of which is infinitely high as the damned hour approaches.
“The music, archetypes, and languages that Tangle Theatre weave into it create moments of overwhelming beauty”
Exeunt
“Mogali Masuku is phenomenally effective as Faust’s demonic companion Mestophiles.”
Reviews Hub
“Tangle evokes a sense of high Renaissance drama …Crackles with terrific lighting design.”
What's On Stage
“The performances from the cast are superb”
Miro Magazine
UK Tour
The Bike Shed Theatre
Exeter
21 – 24 February
The Exchange
Sturminster Newton
27 February
Lighthouse
Poole
1 March
Bridgwater Arts Centre
6 March
The David Hall
South Petherton
7 March
South Molton Community College
8 March
The Pound
Corsham
10 March
Arcola
London
13 – 17 March
Cast
Joshua Liburd
Faustus
Mogali Masuku
Mephastophilis / Evil Angel / Valdes / Rafe / Seven Sins / Alexander / Helen
Munashe Chirisa
Good Angel / Cornelius / Devil / Robin / Pope / Emperor / FernandinadoJoshua Liburd
Faustus
Creative
Christopher Marlowe
Playwright
Anna Coombs
Director
Colin Falconer
Designer
Hansjorg Schmidt
Lighting Design
Drew Baumohl
Sound Design
John Pfumojena
Composer & Arranger
Production
Deborah Baddoo MBE
Producer
Chris Corner
Production Manager
Ella Dixon
Company Stage Manager
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