Seán Aydon’s adaptation of Frankenstein comes to Lighthouse Poole
A REIMAGINING of the gothic drama Frankenstein will be at Lighthouse Poole next month as part of a UK theatre tour.
Seán Aydon’s acclaimed adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel will feature an atmospheric original score. The new thriller, inspired by the classic novel, explores the very fabric of what makes us human and the ultimate cost of chasing ‘perfection’.
Set in 1943 as Europe tears itself apart, two women hide from their past at what feels like the very end of the world. And one of them has a terrifying story to tell.
“I created life. You don’t believe me but it’s true. I didn’t start from scratch, of course, but out of portions and odd ends I made something – alive. But what I created... it wasn’t a superhuman. It was a monster.”
Frankenstein is an electrifying reimagining of the world’s favourite horror story that will send shivers down the spine and ignite the imagination.
Frankenstein is adapted and directed by Séan Aydon who was assistant director on the world premiere of Tom Fletcher’s The Christmasaurus at the Hammersmith Apollo and recently adapted and directed the national tour of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Emily-Jane McNeill will play Victoria Frankenstein, with Tawana Dingembira as Henry and Brianne Surgeoner as Francine.
They are joined by original cast members Basienka Blake as Captain/Dr Richter and Lula Marsh as Elizabeth. Frankenstein is produced by Tilted Wig Productions
Frankenstein’s author Mary Shelley is buried in St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth, having lived at Boscombe Manor from 1849.
Frankenstein is at Lighthouse Poole from Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th November. Tickets are from £15 for more information and bookings visit
www.lighthousepoole.co.uk or call the box office on 01202 280000.