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
