PAST SHOW

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Written by Rona Munro
21-30th November 2024

Date & Time

Thursday 21 Nov 2024  7pm

Friday 22 Nov 2024 10am & 7pm

Saturday 23 Nov 2024 7pm

Thursday 28 Nov 2024 7pm

Friday 29 Nov 2024 7pm

Saturday 30 Nov 2024 1pm & 7pm

Cast

Adam Franks

Keeden Hendriks

Sally Jackson

Charley McColl

Iain Wright

Zajkel Zaia

Crew

Director: Natasha Shimpf

Stage Manager: Anna Hogan

Lighting: Tom Dennis

Sound Design: Tim Crutchett & Damian Moloney

Costume Design: Cynthia Arel 

Stage Design: Sage Buys

“It’s Alive. It’s ALIVE!”

Freeroam Theatre presents Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a production that blends two narratives together; the ambitious scientist Victor Frankenstein and ingenious author Mary Shelley, as obsession takes hold of the pair. While Frankenstein works relentlessly and eventually succeeds in his quest to play God, Shelly struggles with the weight of writing the ultimate horror story, one that the world has never seen before. Will ambition be their salvation? Or will their creations rise to destroy all they know?

Rona Munro’s adaptation of the classic novel explores the literary struggles of a young woman discovering her own reflection through the monsters she has created. Combine this with Freeroam’s exciting style of embracing modern technologies and perspectives (much like the original text!), and with a dash of gothic horror; you will bare witness to theatre that will electrify, terrify, and astound. 

“Are you sitting comfortably? Good. We’ll fix that. NOW IT BEGINS!”

Proudly supported by Riverina Water, Eastern Riverina Arts, and Wagga Wagga City Council.

It was brilliant! Immersive and technically sophisticated, the first act introduces the preliminary story and the second act radically intensifies the drama with different perspectives. Special accolades for sound and lighting design, a complex set with fluid re-arrangements, and excellent costumes - often several per actor. The emergence of the monster was especially memorable, and the pathos of “what might have been” was a powerful question throughout...Freeroam Theatre are an outstanding contribution to the arts ecosystem of the Riverina, creating consistently compelling, ambitious, and innovative professional productions at every level.

It was a moving and multi-faceted performance - another Fetishism Freeroam triumph!

Wonderful production. We are so lucky to have Freeroam Theatre!

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