Frankenstein (2011 play)
- For other meanings, see Frankenstein (disambiguation) or Frankenstein (play).
Frankenstein is a stage adaptation by Nick Dear of the novel of the same name.
Production
Its world premiere was at the Royal National Theatre on 5 February 2011, where it officially opened on 22 February. This production is directed by Danny Boyle[1] with a cast including Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, with the two lead actors alternating the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. Frankenstein ended its run on 2 May 2011.[2]
Live filming
On 17 March and 24 March 2011, the production was broadcast to cinemas around the world as a part of the National Theatre Live programme.[3]
Cast
- Benedict Cumberbatch - Victor Frankenstein/The Creature
- Jonny Lee Miller - Victor Frankenstein/The Creature
- Ella Smith - Gretel, a prostitute
- John Killoran - Gustav, a beggar
- Steven Elliott - Klaus, a beggar
- Karl Johnson - De Lacey, a blind scholar
- Daniel Millar - Felix, his son
- Lizzie Winkler - Agatha, wife of Felix
- Andreea Padurariu - The Female Creature
- Haydon Downing/William Nye/Jared Richard - William Frankenstein, Victor's younger brother
- George Harris - M Frankenstein, Victor's father
- Naomie Harris - Elizabeth Lavenza, Victor's Fiancee
- Daniel Ings - Servant 1
- Martin Chamberlain - Servant 2
- Ella Smith - Clarice, a maid
- John Stahl - Ewan, a Scottish crofter
- Mark Armstrong - Rab, his nephew
- Josie Daxter - Ensemble
Soundtrack
For music and sound design for the play, Boyle once again tapped frequent collaborators Underworld, who had previously worked on the film score for Boyle's Sunshine.[4] Underworld released the soundtrack for Frankenstein in both digital and CD form through their website on 17 March 2011.[5]
Track listing
- "Overture" – 17:11
- "Incubator" – 1:47
- "Industrial Revolution" – 3:51
- "Dawn of Eden" – 3:28
- "Beggars Attack and Creature Alone" – 0:58
- "De Lacey Cottage Guitar" – 0:44
- "Not a King (Snow)" – 1:55
- "Faery Folk and Nightingale" – 2:28
- "Female Creature Dream" – 3:45
- "Creature Banished and Cottagers Burn" – 2:47
- "Hide and Seek, Body in a Boat" – 1:43
- "The Alps" – 1:43
- "Frankenstein House" – 0:42
- "Sea Shanty and Croft" – 4:07
- "Bride Creature.Walk" – 1:10
- "Bride Creature.Death" – 1:17
- "Wedding Song and Bedroom" – 2:34
- "Arctic Wastes" – 6:18
- "Come Scientist Destroy" – 2:08
References
- ^ Shenton, Mark. "Director Danny Boyle Returns with Frankenstein, Opening at London's National Theatre" playbill.com, February 22, 2011.
- ^ "Frankenstein. National Theatre listings.
- ^ Broadcast information, "Frankenstein", March 24, 2011.
- ^ Michaels, Sean (21 December 2010). "Underworld to score Danny Boyle's Frankenstein". The Guardian (London). http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/dec/21/underworld-danny-boyle-frankenstein. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ^ "Frankenstein Music - OUT NOW!!". http://www.underworldlive.com/news/newspage.asp?DID=1750. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
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