National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

Tim Van Someren
2011-03-17


8
130 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Benedict Cumberbatch The Creature / Victor Frankenstein Zac E. Chan
Jonny Lee Miller The Creature / Victor Frankenstein Unowned
Ella Smith Gretel / Clarice Unowned
Naomie Harris Elizabeth Lavenza Calvin and Nobbs
George Harris M. Frankenstein Unowned
Karl Johnson De Lacey Unowned
Daniel Millar Felix de Lacey Unowned
Lizzie Winkler Agatha de Lacey Unowned
Andreea Păduraru Female Creature Unowned
Daniel Ings Servant Unowned
Martin Chamberlain Servant Unowned