Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus
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Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus

Michael Daviot, Susan Chynoweth, Tim Barrow, Janet de Vigne • Semi-professional company

90 minutes•Main Church
Christopher Marlowe’s famous tragedy, Doctor Faustus, was first performed around 1595, just a few years after the first translation into English of a medieval legend, about a doctor-turned-necromancer who makes a pact with the devil. Marlowe brilliantly examines Faustus’s grandiose, but ultimately futile, intellectual ambitions. This rehearsed reading featuring Michael Daviot as Faust, Susan Chynoweth as Mephisto, Tim Barrow as Wagner, with Felicity Cullen and Lizz Spence, is directed by Janet de Vigne. Tuesday 6-7pm pre-performance discussion in St John’s hosted by the Scottish Network for Religion and Literature.
Event Details

Tuesday 18 - Wednesday 19 August 2026

19:30, 14:30

2 performances

90 minutes

Main Church

1A Lothian Road

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5 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£15 (10)

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How much are tickets for Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus?

Tickets for Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus are £15 (10). You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus being performed?

Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus is being performed at Main Church, located at 1A Lothian Road. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus?

The performance runs for approximately 90 minutes.

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When is Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus showing?

Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus runs from 18 August 2026 to 18 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus about?

Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Theatre Production

Sacred Arts Festival Drama at St John’s Princes Street: Doctor Faustus is a theatre performance at Main Church during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 90 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Experience compelling storytelling brought to life by talented performers. Theatre at Edinburgh ranges from intimate black box productions to grand stage spectacles.

Venue: Main Church

Main Church is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Age Guidance: 8+

Content Warnings: None

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

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