Monday 9 December 2013

Billy Watson and Faustus and Mephistopheles at The Lawnmarket

Billy Watson and Faustus at The Lawnmarket (102)

Throughout August the whole world is reflected in some format in Edinburgh during the festival. It is no surprise then to find Faustus and Mephistopheles parading over The Lawnmarket to advertise their show all along the Royal Mile. With a trembling flash the devil in all his finery is set out and within the world in a single exposure.  It is quite strange how we enjoy portraying evil with such allure.  The devil is said to have the best tunes and he seemingly dresses sharply and I believe steals all the best lines out of any script.

Fortunately for me and Billy the devil’s ministers were very approachable for a photograph or two.  The devil takes the hind most or so it said.  We put our best feet forward and hoofed it over to Mephistopheles for a quick photo opportunity.  On this occasion we seem to have got away with our souls and some good, or is that ‘wicked’ pictures?


Billy Watson and Faustus and Mephistopheles at The Lawnmarket

Faustus and Mephistopheles at The Lawnmarket


Billy Watson


Photographs ©2013 PHH Sykes


Faustus and Mephistopheles at The Lawnmarket (103)


Billy Watson and Faustus at The Lawnmarket (103)