New adaptation of Frankenstein is coming to Malvern Theatres

Séan Aydon’s version of the classic gothic novel will play at Malvern Theatres from November 14-18 as part of a major UK theatre tour.

This new thriller, inspired by the novel and complete with a stunning original score, explores the very fabric of what makes us human and the ultimate cost of chasing ‘perfection’. 

Eleanor McLouglin as Victoria Frankenstein and Lula Marsh as Elizabeth (Image: Robling Photography)

Eleanor McLoughlin will play Victoria Frankenstein with Basienka Blake as Captain/Richter, Cameron Robertson as The Creature, Dale Mathurin as Henry, Lula Marsh as Elizabeth and Annette Hannah as Francine.

It’s set in 1943. While Europe tears itself apart, two women hide from their past at what feels like the very end of the world. And one of them has a terrifying story to tell…

“I created life. You don’t believe me but it’s true. I didn’t start from scratch of course but out of portions and odd ends I made something –alive. But what I created... it wasn’t a superhuman. It was a monster.”

Frankenstein is described as an electrifying reimagining of the world’s favourite horror story that will send shivers down the spine and ignite the imagination.

The production is unsuitable for under 12s.

Frankenstein is adapted and directed by Séan Aydon, who was assistant director on the world premiere of Tom Fletcher’s The Christmasaurus at the Hammersmith Apollo and recently adapted and directed the national tour of The Picture of Dorian Gray.

The production has design by Nicky Bunch (Potted Panto costumes, Apollo Theatre & Garrick Theatre), lighting by Matt Haskins (Peter Pan Goes Wrong – Broadway, West End, Canada, The Empress – RSC) and a score by Eamonn O’Dwyer (Brief Encounter at Watermill Theatre, Lady Chatterley’s Lover UK Tour; Twelfth Night & Henry V at Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre, York). 

Frankenstein is produced by Tilted Wig Productions.

Tickets are available now via the Malvern Theatres box office.