FAUST

A tragedy about desire

 

The production of Faust, directed by Jakub Čermák, offers an innovative perspective on Goethe's work. The director stages both works, placing the latter in a contemporary context. In contrast to the classic Prologue in Heaven, it focuses on Faust's final phase of life in the pre-hell of modern times. The emphasis is on the changing relationship between Faust and Mephistopheles, with both characters being doubled – Faust as young and old, Mephistopheles in two female versions. This allows for a deeper look at the development of the characters and their inner worlds. The direction is based on minimalist text and expressive movement, which creates a strong visual and emotional experience that encourages viewers to deeper interpretation.

 

Author: Johann Wolfgang Goethe

Direction and production design: Jakub Cermak

Translation: Radek Maly and Otokar Fischer

Scene and costumes: Pavlina Chroňáková and Martina Zwyrtek

Music: Petra Horvathova

Dramaturgy: Barbora Jandová and Jaroslav Cermak

Lighting design: Petr Bastyr

Starring: Matej Polak, Jakub Skrdla, Stanislava Hajdukova, Lenka Schreiberova, Mima Krajcova jh, Svetlana Hruskociova, Petr Sindler, Tereza Gerstner Otavova, Kristyna Novakova, Tomáš Slabinowak, Zdenek Stejskal, Milan Sindelary jh, Petr Soumar, Frantisek Manak, Lucie Sobotkova, Frantisek Mitas, Kamila Zetelova, Josef Kundera, Tatyana Schottnerova jh, SGYM Sokol Jihlava, Nart Dance School Choir of Dancers, Ondrej Smrcka jh, Daniel Vopalensky jh

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Performance length: 165 minutes including intermission

Premiere: 22. 2. 2025

Suitable for ages 15 and up (the production involves smoking and uses a strobe light, contains violent and sexual scenes)