Frankenstein

Ross MacGibbon
2016-05-18


10
130 min

Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein is the world premiere of Liam Scarlett’s new full-length ballet. A story of betrayal, curiosity, life, death and, above all, love, exploring the very depths of human nature. Federico Bonelli dances the role of Victor Frankenstein, Laura Morera is his Elizabeth, and Steven McRae is the creature. Koen Kessels conducts Lowell Liebermann’s newly commissioned score in this co-production between The Royal Ballet and San Francisco Ballet.

Cast

Name Character Team
Federico Bonelli Victor Frankenstein Unowned
Laura Morera Elizabeth Lavenza Unowned
Steven McRae The Creature Unowned
Alexander Campbell Henry Clerval (Victor's Friend) Unowned
Elizabeth McGorian Madame Moritz (The Frankensteins' Housekeeper) Unowned
Meaghan Grace Hinkis Justine Moritz (Madame Moritz's Daughter) Unowned
Bennet Gartside Alphonse Frankenstein (Victor's Father) Unowned
Christina Arestis Caroline Beaufort (Victor's Mother) Unowned
Thomas Whitehead The Professor Unowned
Guillem Cabrera Espinach William Frankenstein (Victor's Younger Brother) Unowned
Sacha Barber Young Victor Unowned
Skya Powney Young Elizabeth Unowned
Lauren Molyneux Young Justine Unowned