dr faustus

THEATRICAL NICHE

builds on its hugely successful tours of TartuffeLysistrata,
and Lorca’s Blood with 

its new adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s morality play

DR FAUSTUS

adapted and directed by Venetia Twigg

at Auden Theatre, Greshams, Holt on Thursday 10 November at 7.30pm

Theatrical Niche, renowned for its adaptations of classic texts, brings its signature, high-energy, physical theatre to Christopher Marlowe’s

DR FAUSTUS. Exquisite puppetry, imaginative staging and circus artistry combine to make this a highly visual and enjoyable spectacle.

DR FAUSTUS, a fast-moving faithful adaptation, is suitable for ages from 12 years up.

Whilst studying the black arts Faustus summons Mephistopheles, the devil’s right hand man and despite his warning, Faustus sells her soul to his boss Lucifer, in exchange for 24 years of Mephistopheles service. The pact is signed and together they adventure though the years meeting men and monsters.  When her time is up Faustus greatly fears her impending death, blaming her companion for ensnaring her.  But the deal was signed in blood and there is no escape for Faustus.

Adapter and Director Venetia Twigg said ‘It’s hugely rewarding taking these great plays and adapting them for today’s audiences. These texts are classic for a reason – they illustrate the very material of what it is to be flawed and human. The challenge and excitement in bringing them up to date in a dynamic, visceral production like this lies in maintaining the original language whilst streamlining extraneous action. This allows room for a fresh and physical form of play which reflects our company ethos. Audiences have really embraced our approach, which is very gratifying – especially when we are able to work with them during workshops or discuss the production post-show.

dr faustus

The cast is Rayo Patel, Alice Sillett, Matthew Springett and Charlotte Watson.

Theatrical Niche is known for embracing wide-ranging theatrical techniques, practitioners and texts from across the globe. Its productions are exciting, multi-disciplinary, educational and above all, relevant. The company prides itself on employing inspirational artists and creating world-class theatre that can and will tour to any venue across the UK.

Venue: Auden Theatre, Greshams School, Cromer Rd, Holt NR25 6EA  www.audentheatre.co.uk

Performance: Thursday 10 November at 7.30pm

Tickets: £10, concessions £8

Box Office: 01263 713 444 & [email protected]