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Faustus is a brilliant academic whose destructive thirst for knowledge leads him down a path to damnation when he sells his soul to Lucifer. From the splendour of Emperor Charles V's court to the excesses of the Pope's banquet in Rome, Faustus experiences all the earthly delights on offer in this world and beyond with the magical powers granted by his devilish companion, Mephistopheles. But his time is fast running out... Christopher Marlowe's poetic masterpiece is staged by the combined forces of the Festival ensemble, the Youth Theatre and local community members. As Faustus criss-crosses the known world, the audience will move from the Minerva through the streets of Chichester to a hellish climax in the Cathedral itself. There will be angels, demons, dragons and banquets as Faustus goes where even angels fear to tread. What would you give to gain your heart's desire?

Cast/Performers

Samuel West, Steven Beard, Matt Costain, Michael Feast, Kieran Hill

Creatives/Company

Author: Christopher Marlowe
Producer: Chichester Festival Theatre
Director(s): Martin Duncan, Edward Kemp, Steven Pimlott, Dale Rooks
Design: Jane Heather
Lighting: Peter Mumford
Sound: Gregory Clarke
Music: Jason Carr