Dr Faustus
The tragic story of a man who defies the authority of God by selling his place in heaven for knowledge and power on earth. Find out more about the character, his creator and the inspirational production in about the play.
Marlowe's timeline
Was Marlowe a man of his time or shaped by the events of his era? Decide for yourself with our Marlowe timeline.
Acting the part
Think you know what makes Faustus tick? Listen to six actors talking about their roles in acting the part.
From stage to studio
Follow the drama as it developes from stage to studio.
Reading the Renaissance
Iambic pentameter and blank verse, make sense of it all in reading Renaissance drama.
Elsewhere on Open2
We've a selection of other Open2 websites relating to the arts and the Renaissance. Discover more elsewhere on Open2.
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