Production synopsis We are delighted to present Nick Dear’s adaptation of Shelley’s infamous 1818 novel, Frankenstein. This monster of a play received huge acclaim after it premièred at The National Theatre in 2011.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, and increasingly desperate and vengeful, he determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.

Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are all embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale.

CAST

Creature – Steve Hunt

Victor Frankenstein – Piers Newman

Elizabeth – Holly Shaw

William – Huw Shearer/ Red Broughton

Monsieur Frankenstein – John Turnbull

De Lacey – David Webster

Felix / Ensemble – Michael Kennedy

Agatha / Ensemble – Jenny Simpson

Gretel (prostitute) / Ensemble – Jordan Price

Clarice / Ensemble – TBC

Gustav / Ensemble – Edward Plowman

Klaus / Ewan / Ensemble – Ross Holland

Rab / Ensemble – Finn McGee

Female Creature / Ensemble – Eloise Hunt

Ensemble – Charlotte Aldhouse, Sam Jones, Lydia Fisher