Kit Harington to star in Jamie Lloyd's Doctor Faustus

Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington has been announced to star in Jamie Lloyd's new production of Doctor Faustus, opening at the Duke of York's Theatre in April.

As well as playing Jon Snow in the hit HBO series, Harington's theatre credits include War Horse at the National Theatre (original cast) and Posh at the Royal Court.

On returning to the stage, 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."

Christopher Marlowe's 1592 tragedy, which centres around Faustus making a pact with devil and the cost of wealth and fame, will include two acts by Colin Teevan, replacing the middle acts to offer a fresh perspective.

Commenting on the casting, Lloyd said: "Harington is one of the most dynamic young actors around and he's eager for a new challenge. 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."

The production will be designed by Soutra Gilmour, with lighting by Jon Clark, and music and sound by Ben and Max Ringham.

Further casting to be announced.

Doctor Faustus will run at the Duke of York's Theatre from 25 April to 4 June.

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