#Main Info
Alive on Stage.
The critically-acclaimed, theatrical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic has electrified sold-out audiences in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Now, the monster returns home to QPAC.
Victor Frankenstein, a grieving but brilliantly ambitious young scientist, pushes the boundaries of theory and morality to create a living being from the remains of the dead. But playing God has its consequences…
Shunned by society and plagued by an inherited sense of confusion and rage, Victor’s miracle of science becomes a monster that threatens to destroy everything his creator holds dear.
Combining cutting edge production elements with the power of virtuosic storytelling, Frankenstein is a night of thrilling theatre of monstrous proportions – bringing Mary Shelley’s classic screaming into the 21st century.
Featuring: Darcy Brown, Tony Cogin, Nick James, Jodie Le Vesconte, Nelle Lee, and Jeremiah Wray.
This production contains: adult themes, simulated violence, suicide ideation, death and gore, as well as use of stage blood, smoke effects, strobe lighting and loud sound effects / music. It has depictions of murders, a death by hanging/execution, and of a house fire.
Created By
Adaptor Nelle Lee
Director Nick Skubij
Creative Producer Ross Balbuziente
Designer Josh McIntosh
Lighting Designer Trent Suidgeest
Sound Designer & Composer Guy Webster
Video Designer Craig Wilkinson
Movement & Fight Director Nigel Poulton
Creative Makeup Design Steven Boyle
Details
AGE RECOMMENDATION
Recommended for ages 14+.
#Team
Nelle Lee
Adaptor
Nick Skubij
Director
Ross Balbuziente
Creative Producer
Josh McIntosh
Designer
Trent Suidgeest
Lighting Designer
Guy Webster
Sound Designer & Composer
Craig Wilkinson and Jake Lodder
Video Designer
Nigel Poulton
Fight Director & Movement Coach
Steven Boyle
Creative Makeup Design
Darcy Brown
Cast
Tony Cogin
Cast
Nick James
Cast
Jodie le Vesconte
Cast
Nelle Lee
Cast
Jeremiah Wray
Cast
#Trailer
| Date | Destination | Venue | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
— | Brisbane | Playhouse, QPAC |
#Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A theatrical masterpiece. A thrilling, unforgettable experience.
Melbournise Me
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Astonishing
Time Out
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Haunting and Exhilarating.
Australian Arts Review
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Outstanding
The Au Review
★ ★ ★ ★ Immersive and cinematic - has both style and substance in spades
The Guardian
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#Behind the scenes
#For Teachers
GRADES 9-12
WARNINGS: This production contains: adult themes, simulated violence, suicide ideation, death and gore, as well as use of stage blood, smoke effects, strobe lighting and loud sound effects / music. It has depictions of murders, a death by hanging/execution, and of a house fire.
CURRICULUM LINKS
Gothic Theatre, Transformation of a classical text, Contemporary Performance
GENERAL CAPABILITIES
Ethical Understanding, Literacy, Critical & Creative Thinking, Personal & Social Capability.
ENGLISH SUBJECT CONNECTIONS
Mary Shelley defied the literary odds when she crafted this masterpiece asking fundamental questions about humanity, society and science. In the same spirit, Shake & Stir’s stage adaptation of Frankenstein will theatrically inspire and deepen students’ understanding of the novel or provide an example of contemporary theatre with no prior knowledge necessary. Students can compare and contrast the text and play, exploring the themes and issues pre- sented for a new, modern audience.
DRAMA SUBJECT CONNECTIONS
An ideal example of Gothic Theatre for your students. Through Shake & Stir’s unique approach to storytelling your students will witness the thrill of Gothic Theatre, Ensemble Theatre and Magical Realism helping to deepen their understanding and providing an excellent example of how a text can be transformed for the stage.
TEACHER RESOURCE KIT
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