National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

Synopsis

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.

Release date

17 Mar 2011

Directed by

Danny Boyle, Tim Van Someren

Runtime

2h 10m

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

Daniel Millar

Felix de Lacey

Lizzie Winkler

Agatha de Lacey

Andreea Păduraru

Female Creature

WN

William Nye

William Frankenstein / Ensemble

Mark Armstrong

Rab

John Stahl

Ewan