The tragic history of the life and death of doctor faustus, commonly shortened to the title characters name, doctor faustus, is a play that was written by christopher marlowe and was published in. Dec 3, 20 a few images relating to marlowes doctor faustus see for a full text guide. In the firstever staging of this menacing drama at the globe theatre, matthew dunsters production features paul hilton as the arrogant, powerhungry faustus. Dr faustus globe august 2011 charlotte broom michael camp matthew dunster globe on screen dvd 20 ntsc. Shakespeares globe on screen plays exclusive trailer. I studied it at school and was thrilled by the arrogant hero who makes a pact with the devil to gain. Doctor faustus interview with arthur darvill duration. Now that emma rices electric lights have faded away like a neon fever dream at shakespeares globe, the venues latest production of doctor faustus returns. Doctor faustus, globe theatre, london the independent. Henry iv, part 1 henry iv, part 2 henry v henry vi, part 1 henry vi, part 2 henry vi, part 3 henry viii richard ii new writing. Bookshop in oxford, england transformed into a theatre i love books. Doctor faustus is christopher marlowes most renowned and controversial work. Christopher marlowe was a great blasphemer, but theres an attractive spiritual ambiguity at the heart of doctor faustus, a play that is as much a medieval morality as it is a study of a soul in. Buy dr faustus first thus by christopher marlowe isbn.
Doctor faustus, restless for knowledge, forsakes scholarship for magic and makes a pact with the devil. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about christopher marlowe, arthur darvill and rip hunter. Review of doctor faustus at the shakespeare globe theatre. Doctor faustus, shakespeares globe theatre, london, june 2011. I studied it at school and was thrilled by the arrogant. It isnt long before faustus has doubts about the bargain, but mephistopheles has plenty of entertainment at hand. Shakespeares globe on screen plays exclusive trailer and poster. Doctor faustus fact foundation for art and creative technology. 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 devils henchman in exchange for power and knowledge. Marlowes doctor faustus is one of the most disconcerting plays in the english language. Globe on screen, performed by britains foremost shakespearian actors at the prestigious globe in london.
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