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Frankenstein

Frankenstein

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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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

130 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

18 May 2016

Country

Cast

Federico Bonelli

Federico Bonelli

Victor Frankenstein

Laura Morera

Laura Morera

Elizabeth Lavenza

Steven McRae

Steven McRae

The Creature

Alexander Campbell

Alexander Campbell

Henry Clerval (Victor's Friend)

Elizabeth McGorian

Elizabeth McGorian

Madame Moritz (The Frankensteins' Housekeeper)

Meaghan Grace Hinkis

Meaghan Grace Hinkis

Justine Moritz (Madame Moritz's Daughter)

Bennet Gartside

Bennet Gartside

Alphonse Frankenstein (Victor's Father)

Christina Arestis

Christina Arestis

Caroline Beaufort (Victor's Mother)

Thomas Whitehead

Thomas Whitehead

The Professor

Guillem Cabrera Espinach

Guillem Cabrera Espinach

William Frankenstein (Victor's Younger Brother)

Sacha Barber

Sacha Barber

Young Victor

Skya Powney

Skya Powney

Young Elizabeth

Lauren Molyneux

Lauren Molyneux

Young Justine

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