Frankenstein at Sydney Opera House

Thrilling, moving, scary and beautiful – a man born as an adult has to survive on his wits, learning fast. This is a rollercoaster ride of a story, fast, furious, haunting and entertaining… a Frankenstein with a mission.

The Creature is cast out by his creator, the young doctor Frankenstein, and unleashed upon the world. He is shunned for his grotesque appearance and spurned by society wherever he goes. When a blind man takes Frankenstein’s monstrous creation under his wing and educates him, the Creature begins to question his existence and to yearn for a future without loneliness. His search for a lifelong partner brings him back to his maker, with vengeance foremost in his mind.

Mary Shelley’s classic tale is reimagined in a spine-tingling new version by Nick Dear – not for the faint hearted.

Ensemble Theatre has gathered together a dynamic young cast of actors who, along with a live musician, will take to the stage in the Australian Premiere of this classic gothic drama.

‘Frankenstein is an astonishing adaptation and it was a huge hit for the National Theatre in 2011. The play gives the Creature a voice – this is a Creature that talks, that can be articulate about the way he feels – and the way he feels is very angry. We’ve got some exciting young talent on stage in this piece with Elena Kats-Chernin doing original music. Being a film horror buff from way back, I’m very excited about doing this play – it’s going to be something very scary indeed.’ - Director Mark Kilmurry