Dr Faustus (2007)
by Christopher Marlowe, adapted by Maria Bates
Directed by Maria Bates
Performances: Tue 1st – Sat 5th May 2007, Bell Theatre
Contents
Introduction
“Nothing so sweet as magic is to him, which he prefers before his chiefest bliss. And this the man that in his study sits”
Welcome to the land of illusion, a place in the mind, a shimmering mirage of riches and mystery and death. Within the walls of Faust’s opulent gothic mansion an orgy of evil is about to begin.
Profane, irreverent and sexy yet daring to make you ponder philosophical arguments that have troubled Man since the beginning of time. God, freewill and the everlasting torments of Hell! A macabre burlesque of mad magic, visual mayhem, pole dancing devils, sword fighting angels, blood, fire and crazy puppets. Expect the unexpected!
The director, cast and crew would like to offer special thanks to Simon Drake and his House Of Magic team for their invaluable help and support with this production.
To find out more about Simon Drakes's spectacular House Of Magic and book tickets for his show visit: Simon Drakes's House Of Magic
Cast
- Dr Faustus - Ed Cartwright
- Female Mephistophilis - Helen Chadney
- Male Mephistophilis - Andy Davies
- Good Angel - Caroline Doyle
- Evil Angel - Catherine Ellis
- Horse Courser/Pope/Puppeteer - David Ewings
- Emperor/Puppeteer - Alan Buckman
- Duke/Puppeteer - James Hough
- High Priestess/poi - Michelle Thomson
Crew
- Assistant Director - David Lomas
- Stage Manager - Graham Clements
- Lighting Design - Stuart Draper and Neil Carmichael
- Lighting Operator - Christian Murphy
- Assistant Stage Manager - Lauri Murphy
- Composer and Sound Engineer - Gerard Johnson
- Set construction - Graham Clements, Matthew Lyne, Mike Elliott and the cast and crew
- Choreography - Juliette Stark
- Costumes - Michelle Thomson
- Magic Consultant - Simon Drake
Reviews
"Dr Faustus was a sexy and scary magical treat that astonished, amused and entertained in equal measure. Unmissable." (Bromley Times)
"Maria Bates' version of Dr Faustus sparkled and this was the best amateur production I have seen this year." (Croydon Advertiser)
Gallery
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Reminiscences and Anecdotes
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See Also
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