Frankenstein (2016)

  • NR
  • 05/18/2016 (GB)
  • Music, Horror
  • 2h 10m

Overview

Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein is the world premiere of Liam Scarlett’s new full-length ballet. A story of betrayal, curiosity, life, death and, above all, love, exploring the very depths of human nature. Federico Bonelli dances the role of Victor Frankenstein, Laura Morera is his Elizabeth, and Steven McRae is the creature. Koen Kessels conducts Lowell Liebermann’s newly commissioned score in this co-production between The Royal Ballet and San Francisco Ballet.

Ross MacGibbon

Director

Mary Shelley

Story

Cast

Federico Bonelli's headshot

Federico Bonelli

Victor Frankenstein
Laura Morera's headshot

Laura Morera

Elizabeth Lavenza
Steven McRae's headshot

Steven McRae

The Creature
Alexander Campbell's headshot

Alexander Campbell

Henry Clerval (Victor's Friend)
Elizabeth McGorian's headshot

Elizabeth McGorian

Madame Moritz (The Frankensteins' Housekeeper)
Meaghan Grace Hinkis's headshot

Meaghan Grace Hinkis

Justine Moritz (Madame Moritz's Daughter)
Bennet Gartside's headshot

Bennet Gartside

Alphonse Frankenstein (Victor's Father)
Christina Arestis's headshot

Christina Arestis

Caroline Beaufort (Victor's Mother)

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