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FRANKENSTEIN

"A meaningful modern take on a traditional exploration of love, belonging, and moral responsibility, this show will leave you feeling in equal parts spooked and emotional."

EdFringe Review

"This is an innovative and thought-provoking production."

British Theatre Guide

"The beating heart of the play is the acting. [...] actors must use their bodies to draw the audience's attention. Specifically, the monster (Anna Ackerman) is great, capturing inner pain through the sickening movements of their body; snapping limbs into place with each step and every action taken."
Broadway World
 

Berlin Open Theatre presents Frankenstein: a timeless classic that explores the troubling themes of creation, responsibility, and morality. Featuring an international ensemble of immigrant performers based in Berlin, Germany, this production closely examines the role of social alienation within this iconic story. From the consequences of unchecked ambition to the value of empathy and the importance of moral responsibility, Berlin Open Theatre investigates the complicated world of Frankenstein with renewed vigour.

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About the Play:

Abandoned and shunned by society due to his grotesque appearance, the Creature embarks on a journey to understand his existence and seek acceptance. As he becomes more intelligent and self-aware, his interactions with humanity expose the depths of cruelty, isolation, and vengeance. Meanwhile, Victor, consumed by his scientific pursuits, grapples with the horror of what he has unleashed, culminating in a deadly confrontation between creator and creation.​

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Performances

July 2023 at Theater Verlängertes Wohnzimmer, Germany

August 2023 at theSpace Venue 45, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, UK​

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Cast:

  • Victor Frankenstein / Agatha De Lacey: Izzy Rousmaniere

  • Creature: Anna Ackerman

  • Elizabeth Lavenza / Felix De Lacey: Marijana Krstic

  • De Lacey / William Frankenstein: Natalia Stolyarchuk

  • Clarice / Rab: Olivia Cole

  • M.Frankenstein / Ewan: David Gapoyan

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  • Director: Olivia Cole

  • Producers: Berlin Open Theatre

  • Language: Performed in English

  • Estimated Runtime: 55 minutes 

  • Not suitable for children 12 and under. 

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