
Frankenstein(1931)
Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.


Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, 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 embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.

Benedict Cumberbatch
The Creature / Victor Frankenstein

Jonny Lee Miller
The Creature / Victor Frankenstein

Ella Smith
Gretel / Clarice

Naomie Harris
Elizabeth Lavenza

George Harris
M. Frankenstein

Karl Johnson
De Lacey
Daniel Millar
Felix de Lacey

Lizzie Winkler
Agatha de Lacey

Andreea Păduraru
Female Creature
William Nye
William Frankenstein / Ensemble
National Theatre Live: Frankenstein is a drama, horror, science fiction film released in 2011 exploring themes of monster, theater play, stage play, filmed theater, nt live. Directed by Danny Boyle, it stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jonny Lee Miller, Ella Smith. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, 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 embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.
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