Frankenstein

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Ross MacGibbon

Writers

Mary Shelley

Language

English

Release date

18 May 2016

Ensemble

Cast

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  Federico Bonelli

  Victor Frankenstein

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  Laura Morera

  Elizabeth Lavenza

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  Steven McRae

  The Creature

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  Alexander Campbell

  Henry Clerval (Victor's Friend)

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  Elizabeth McGorian

  Madame Moritz (The Frankensteins' Housekeeper)

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  Meaghan Grace Hinkis

  Justine Moritz (Madame Moritz's Daughter)

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  Bennet Gartside

  Alphonse Frankenstein (Victor's Father)

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  Christina Arestis

  Caroline Beaufort (Victor's Mother)

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  Thomas Whitehead

  The Professor

• Guillem Cabrera Espinach

  William Frankenstein (Victor's Younger Brother)

• Sacha Barber

  Young Victor

• Skya Powney

  Young Elizabeth