National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
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Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing tale.
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A visceral, stage-bound exploration of creation and abandonment. It's a chilling, thought-provoking spectacle that grapples with profound themes of responsibility and monstrosity, leaving you unsettled long after the curtain falls.
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