An ambitious new take on the gothic masterpiece.
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Frankenstein, Greenwich Theatre – Review
There are so many excellent components to this newly adapted version of Frankenstein but unfortunately the direction lets it down.
Read More »Drawn In, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A hilarious one-man mime transforms seamlessly into a poignant two-hander about creation, power and dominance in this thought-provoking, ingenious production.
Read More »Feast, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Grotesque, funny and thought-provoking - a topical show with a lot of clout!
Read More »Gods and Monsters, Southwark Playhouse – Review
A solid production, built around strong performances, which works tirelessly to resurrect the life of one of Hollywood’s forgotten giants.
Read More »Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
An extremely ambitious and creative production which doesn’t quite hit the spot. Some great horror moments and even better dramatic scenes, but unfortunately these are few and far between.
Read More »Spotlight: Jonny Lee Miller
Hackers (1995) was Lee Miller’s big break. Frankenstein, the latest production to take its place in the National Theatre’s Olivier auditorium, has set the London Theatre scene abuzz. Ever since it was announced that Danny Boyle, a director who has gone from strength to strength over the past few years and who has practically achieved superstar status, would be taking the reins for this new take on Mary Shelley’s timeless classic, theatre-lovers have been wondering what tricks he would have ...
Read More »Frankenstein, National Theatre
Nick Dear, adapted from Mary ShelleyDirected by Danny Boyle ★★★★★ Courtesy of National Theatre Danny Boyle’s return to the London theatre scene has been much talked about. Looking at the list of cast and creatives it is easy to understand why; the Oscar winning director coupled with the increasingly popular Benedict Cumberbatch the much admired Jonny Lee Miller begun turning heads as soon as it was announced. The question on everybody’s lips with these ‘big name’ productions is always the ...
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