Faustus
Will be published approx. on 18. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-85459-573-7 (ISBN)
Description
A radical reworking of Christopher Marlowe's classic tragedy Dr Faustus, bringing together the original story of the man who sells his soul to the devil with a startling act of provocation by 21st-century artists the Chapman Brothers.
Heidelberg, Germany, 1509. John Faustus, doctor and scholar, pledges himself to the dark art of necromancy and vows to conjure the devil. So begins his descent into a world of demons and angels, a journey across space and time and a blood pact which jeopardises his eternal soul...
Hoxton, London, 2001. Jake and Dinos Chapman, artists and provocateurs, prepare to break the ultimate taboo, by 'rectifying' a priceless set of etchings by Francisco Goya. Confronting an act which cannot be undone, a statement of intent which cannot be taken back, the Brothers' world changes forever...
Two universes collide as Faustus and the Chapmans challenge the limits of life and art, risking everything in their pursuit of immortality.
Rupert Goold and Ben Power's play Faustus was first staged at the Royal Theatre, Northampton, in 2004, and was revived by Headlong at Hampstead Theatre in 2006.
Heidelberg, Germany, 1509. John Faustus, doctor and scholar, pledges himself to the dark art of necromancy and vows to conjure the devil. So begins his descent into a world of demons and angels, a journey across space and time and a blood pact which jeopardises his eternal soul...
Hoxton, London, 2001. Jake and Dinos Chapman, artists and provocateurs, prepare to break the ultimate taboo, by 'rectifying' a priceless set of etchings by Francisco Goya. Confronting an act which cannot be undone, a statement of intent which cannot be taken back, the Brothers' world changes forever...
Two universes collide as Faustus and the Chapmans challenge the limits of life and art, risking everything in their pursuit of immortality.
Rupert Goold and Ben Power's play Faustus was first staged at the Royal Theatre, Northampton, in 2004, and was revived by Headlong at Hampstead Theatre in 2006.
Reviews / Votes
'Devilishly suggestive' * Independent * 'Radical... provocative... ingenious' * Guardian * 'A triumph... a smorgasbord of theatrical delights' * Evening Standard * 'Wild, mad, deeply intelligent and thought-provoking... see this play' * Sunday Times *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
113 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85459-573-7 (9781854595737)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Rupert Goold | Ben Power | Christopher Marlowe
Faustus
E-Book
06/2016
Nick Hern Books
€12.99
Available for download
Persons
Rupert Goold is a leading theatre director. He has been the artistic director of the Almeida Theatre, London, since 2013. In 2026 he leaves the Almeida to become artistic director of The Old Vic, London.
He was artistic director of Headlong Theatre Company, 2005-2013, and has been an associate director at the Royal Shakespeare Company since 2010.
He was artistic director of Headlong Theatre Company, 2005-2013, and has been an associate director at the Royal Shakespeare Company since 2010.