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National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

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.

Top Cast

  • Benedict Cumberbatch

    Benedict Cumberbatch

    The Creature / Victor Frankenstein

  • Jonny Lee Miller

    Jonny Lee Miller

    The Creature / Victor Frankenstein

  • Ella Smith

    Ella Smith

    Gretel / Clarice

  • Naomie Harris

    Naomie Harris

    Elizabeth Lavenza

  • George Harris

    George Harris

    M. Frankenstein

  • Karl Johnson

    Karl Johnson

    De Lacey

  • Daniel Millar

    Daniel Millar

    Felix de Lacey

  • Lizzie Winkler

    Lizzie Winkler

    Agatha de Lacey

  • Andreea Păduraru

    Andreea Păduraru

    Female Creature

Overview

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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The Evil of Frankenstein

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