National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

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.

Director: Danny Boyle

Cast

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

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Daniel Millar

Felix de Lacey

Lizzie Winkler

Agatha de Lacey

Andreea Păduraru

Female Creature

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William Nye

William Frankenstein / Ensemble