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by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe adapted by ANTHONY VIVIS from the abridged translation by lovis
MACNEICE and E. L. STAHL
The medieval folk-legend of a magus who makes a pact with the devil forms the basis of Goethe's famous work.
Disenchanted with the limitations of his academic knowledge. Dr Faust decides to study the arts of magic and to master the supernatural. Mephistopheles appears and offers Faust renewed youth and the power to experience the reality and the mystery of life and all the human suffering it will involve.
Faust signs an agreement with the devil. but his soul will only be forfeited If ever his restless spirit is satisfied and content. Part 1
Music composed by CHRISTOS PITTAS Directed by DAVID SPENSER

Contributors

Written By:
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Adapted By:
Anthony Vivis
Adapted By:
E. L. Stahl
Composed By:
Christos Pittas
Directed By:
David Spenser
Faust:
Simon Callow
Mephistopheles:
Ronald Pickup
Gretchen:
Angharad Rees
Martha:
Pauline Letts
Wagner:
John Livesey
Lord:
Nicholas Courtney
Raphael:
Michael Tudor Barnes
Gabriel:
Crawford Logan
Michael:
George Parsons
Earth spirit:
Stephen Thorne
Valentine:
Spencer Banks
Witch in the kitchen:
Diana Bishop
Evil spirit:
Christopher Scott
Will o' the wisp:
Danny Schiller
Monkey:
David Cooderson
Coster witch:
Jean Trend
Lieschen:
Patience Tomlinson
Young witch:
Frances Jeater
Posh girl:
Wendy Murray
Student:
Andrew Secombe

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