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.
‘Vigorous, colloquial and often very funny’
— Guardian
‘Witty and actable’
— Financial Times
‘Full of intellectual swagger, robust humour, driving poetical passion and barefaced cheek’
— Sunday Times
