Faust
Description
A two-part version of Goethe's great work, retaining the mighty scope, linguistic daring and philosophical intricacy of the original.
God and Mephistopheles make a bet on who can win the soul of Dr Faust. The good doctor signs a contract that offers him boundless knowledge and sensual gratification – but on one condition...
This version of Faust by Howard Brenton was first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, in 1995.
Reviews
"Witty and actable"
- Financial Times
"Full of intellectual swagger, robust humour, driving poetical passion and barefaced cheek"
- Sunday Times
"Vigorous, colloquial and often very funny"
- Guardian