Doctor Faustus at the Duke of York’s Theatre starring Kit Harington

Doctor Faustus starring Kit Harington at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

Praised for their innovative and anarchic reinvention of the classics, The Jamie Lloyd Company propels Christopher Marlowe’s legendary tale Doctor Faustus into the here and now in an explosive and magical new production starring Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) in his long-awaited return to the London stage.

Directed by Jamie Lloyd, Doctor Faustus will play a limited run from 9 April 2016 until 25 June 2016 at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

STORY

Faustus makes a pact with the Devil, selling his soul in return for the ability to perform absolutely anything he pleases with the power of black magic. This fatal decision catapults him into an intoxicating world of celebrity, as he becomes a world-renowned conjuror, international heartthrob and friend of the rich, famous and powerful. But what is the cost of his insatiable thirst for wealth and fame?

With blackly comic new scenes by Colin Teevan and dynamic stage illusions, the story of this 400-year-old play is transported to a celebrity-obsessed society of greed and instant gratification, offering a fresh perspective that chimes with our times.

CAST

The cast includes Kit Harington (Doctor Faustus), Jenna Russell (Mephistopheles), Jade Anouka (Wagner), Tom Edden (Good Angel), Danielle Flett (Valdes), Brian Gilligan (Cornelius), Forbes Masson (Lucifer), Craig Stein (Evil Angel) and ensemble member Gabby Wong.

Kit Harington rose to fame playing Jon Snow in the global hit Game of Thrones. His previous theatre work includes playing Albert Narracott in War Horse and in the original company of Laura Wade’s play Posh at the Royal Court.

CREATIVE TEAM

Directed by Jamie Lloyd, Doctor Faustus has design by Soutra Gilmore, lighting by Jon Clark, movement by Polly Bennett, fight direction by Kate Waters, sound and music by Ben and Max Ringham and special effects by Scott Penrose.

REVIEWS

Awesome – Daily Mail
Sex, Blood and Rock ‘n’ Roll – Evening Standard
Devilishly Good – A Must See – The Upcoming
Jamie Lloyds Show Is Visionary – Huffington Post

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Duke of York’s floods again; Doctor Faustus performances cancelled.

Doctor Faustus cancelled due to flooding at the Duke of York's Theatre The Jamie Lloyd Company has cancelled today’s matinee and evening performances (Saturday 30 April 2016) of Doctor Faustus due to flooding at the Duke of York's Theatre. The floods follow some in January this year at the theatre, which resulted in two performances of Pepper Pig, and a performance of Goodnight Mister Tom, being cancelled. Little did they know when they were Tweeting about a 2 show day this morning what awaited them at the theatre. Saturday. What a day. We love a two show day. Who's seeing #FaustusLondon or #TheMaids today?… https://t.co/AnoX7rlgjc — The Jamie Lloyd Co (@JamieLloydCo) April 30, 2016 Confirming the cancellation on Twitter, the Jamie Lloyd Company said: So sorry that the matinee of Doctor Faustus had to be cancelled due to a flood at the theatre. Please swap your tickets at point of purchase — The Jamie Lloyd Co (@JamieLloydCo) April 30, 2016   We regret to inform you that tonight's performance of Dr Faustus is cancelled due to a flood. Please contact your point of purchase. Sorry! — The Jamie Lloyd Co (@JamieLloydCo) April 30, 2016 Kit Harington, ever the gracious star signed posters in the foyer for audience members who had turned up. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, Doctor Faustus opened earlier this week and stars Kit Harington and Jenna Russell. Doctor Faustus runs until 25 June 2016 at the Duke of York’s Theatre. BOOKING Book tickets to Doctor Faustus

Reviews round-up: Kit Harington in Doctor Faustus

A reviews round-up for Doctor Faustus at the Duke of York’s Theatre Jamie Lloyd’s much anticipated production of Doctor Faustus starring Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington has now opened. Surprisingly for Lloyd, most reviews have taken a dim view of his updated take on Marlow’s iconic tale. Jenna Russell almost steals the show post interval when she sing Meatloaf’s Bat Out of Hell and Harington more than holds his own, however the production is oft referred to as incoherent, baffling and a Marlovian mish-mash. Here’s a round-up of reviews from The Guardian, Observer, Time Out, The Independent, The Telegraph, The Evening Standard and The Stage. Doctor Faustus runs until 25 June 2016 at the Duke of York’s Theatre. BOOKING Book tickets to Doctor Faustus

Doctor Faustus Opening Night Party

Jamie Lloyd's much anticipated production of Doctor Faustus starring Kit Harington opened last night. The production which has opened to mixed reviews was attended by Game of Thrones stars Natalie Dormer and Rose Leslie as well as Gemma Chan, Gary Kemp and John Macmillan who were recently in Jamie Lloyd's production of The Homecoming. Also in attendance was Douglas Booth, Jeremy Irvine, Aflie Allen, Hannah Waddingham, Sheila Hancock, Tom Bateman, Nigel Harman, Cherie Blair and Jack Whitehall. The cast includes Kit Harington, Jenna Russell, Jade Anouka, Tom Edden, Danielle Flett, Brian Gilligan, Forbes Masson, Craig Stein and Gabby Wong. Doctor Faustus marks Harington's first stage role since originating the role of Albert Narracott in the National Theatre's production of War Horse and Laura Wade's Posh at the Royal Court. Doctor Faustus runs until 25 June 2016 at the Duke of York’s Theatre. BOOKING Book tickets to Doctor Faustus

Kit Harington in Doctor Faustus

Check out Kit Harington and the cast of Jamie Lloyd's Doctor Faustus at the Duke of York's Theatre. Jamie Lloyd's Doctor Faustus may have divided the critics but Soutra Gilmore's visually stunning design is a feast for the eyes. Starring Game of Throne's Kit Harington as Doctor Faustus and West End darling Jenna Russell as Mephistopheles, Jamie Lloyd's production offers a fresh perspective on Christopher Marlowe's legendary tale. The full cast includes Kit Harington (Doctor Faustus), Jenna Russell (Mephistopheles), Jade Anouka (Wagner), Tom Edden (Good Angel), Danielle Flett (Valdes), Brian Gilligan (Cornelius), Forbes Masson (Lucifer), Craig Stein (Evil Angel), Gabby Wong and Garmon Ryhs. Doctor Faustus runs until 25 June 2016 at the Duke of York’s Theatre. BOOKING Book tickets to Doctor Faustus

Jenna Russell joins cast of Doctor Faustus

Jenna Russell, Jade Anouka and Forbes Masson join Kit Harington in Jamie Lloyd's Doctor Faustus. The Jamie Lloyd Company have announced full casting for Doctor Faustus. Joining the previously announced Kit Harington will be Olivier Award-winning actress Jenna Russell (Grey Gardens, Southwark Playhouse; Urinetown, St James Theatre) as Mephistopheles, Jade Anouka (Henry IV, Donmar and NYC) as Wagner and Forbes Masson (The Ruling Class, Richard III and Macbeth for The Jamie Lloyd Company) as Lucifer. Tom Edden, Danielle Flett, Brian Gilligan, Craig Stein and Gabby Wong complete the cast. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, Doctor Faustus will be propelled into the modern era in an explosive and magical new production which will see Kit Harington take the title role in his long-awaited return to the London stage. Doctor Faustus will play a limited run from 9 April 2016 until 25 June 2016 at the Duke of York’s Theatre. BOOKING Book tickets to Doctor Faustus

Jamie Lloyd brings new vision to Doctor Faustus

Jamie Lloyd presents a new vision of Doctor Faustus starring Kit Harington. Praised for their innovative and anarchic reinvention of the classics, The Jamie Lloyd Company propels Christopher Marlowe’s legendary tale Doctor Faustus into the here and now in an explosive and magical new production starring Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) in his long-awaited return to the London stage. Jamie Lloyd directs celebrated playwright Colin Teevan’s version of Marlowe’s masterwork for the modern age in which the central acts have been replaced with two dark comic scenes. Faustus’ pact with the devil catapults him into an intoxicating world of celebrity, as he becomes a world-renowned conjuror, international heartthrob and friend of the rich, famous and powerful. Jamie Lloyd said "This version of this legendary play combines the very best of Marlowe's text with thrilling work by Colin Teevan, which replaces the notorious central acts, long-suspected to be of spurious origin." With dark comic new scenes by Colin Teevan and dynamic stage illusions, the story of this 400-year-old play is transported to a celebrity-obsessed society of greed and instant gratification, offering a fresh perspective that chimes with our times. The production is designed by Soutra Gilmour, with lighting by Jon Clark, and music and sound by Ben and Max Ringham. Doctor Faustus plays for a strictly limited run from 9 April until 4 June 2016 at The Duke of York's Theatre. BOOKING Booking opens soon. Sign-up to our email alerts to be the first to hear about booking >  

Kit Harington to star in Doctor Faustus

Kit Harington is to star in Doctor Faustus at the Duke of York's Theatre Jamie Lloyd is to direct Kit Harrington in a new production of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus. Kit who was last on stage in the Royal Court's original production of Posh 6 years ago, will play the titular role in a limited run at the Duke of York's Theatre from April 2016. On returning to the stage, Kit Harington said "I have been away from the theatre for six years, so the combination of Colin Teevan’s inventive version of Marlowe’s extraordinary play in the hands of the visionary director Jamie Lloyd all felt like the perfect reason to come back. Faustus’ journey is exhilarating and the idea of playing a magician – a showman – is hugely exciting." Jamie Lloyd said "Kit Harington is one of the most dynamic young actors around and he's eager for a new challenge. I am excited to be presenting our company's first production at the Duke of York's, whilst The Maids with Uzo Aduba, Zawe Ashton and Laura Carmichael runs at Trafalgar Studios." Doctor Faustus is about a physician who make a pact with the devil. In exchange for his soul and eternal damnation, Faustus gets infinite knowledge and the chance to indulge in any and every fantasy. In the process he becomes well acquainted with the Seven Deadly Sins. Harington, who trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama is best known for playing Jon Snow in 5 seasons of the international hit HBO series Game of Thrones, his previous stage work includes original productions of Posh and War Horse. BOOKING Booking opens soon. Sign-up to our email alerts to be the first to hear about booking >

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