07 Sep 1994
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.
Doctor Faustus
Recorded Live at Greenwich Theatre
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, to give it its full title, by Christopher Marlowe, was first published in 1604, at least twelve years after its first performance, although the basic story of the play is much older. Having decided he has accumulated all he can of conventional knowledge, Doctor Faustus turns to magic in a quest for greater truths. Before long, he ends up selling his soul to the devil – the famous “Faustian pact” that has entered everyday language. Dr Faustus gradually realizes his terrible mistake. He apparently repents, but finally dies, the devil coming to collect his soul, and his friends the dismembered body.
Top Billed Cast
Joanna Christie Evil Angel/Helen of Troy
Beatrice Curnew Chorus/Wrath
Amy Rockson Devil / Pride / Duchess of Vanholt / Vintner / Envy / Paramour
Harvey Virdi Vintner/Envy/Paramour
Jonathan Battersby Good Angel/Old Man
Guy Burgess Wagner/Lucifer/Beelzebub
Samuel Collings Valdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness
Mark Extance Lawman/Gluttony/Cardinal/Emperor
Gareth Kennerley Faustus
Adam Redmore Cornelius/Robin/Lechery
Tim Treloar Mephistopheles
Conrad Westmaas Priest/Devil/Sloth/Pope/Alexander/Duke of Vanholt
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