Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus

An Opera by Libby Larsen



Thu 6 - Sat 8 Jul, 19:30
Sat 8 Jul, 14:30

Director: John Ramster
Musical Director: Jonathan Tilbrook
Designer: Louis Carver
Lighting Designer: Anthony Arblaster

Intellectual ambition, technological arrogance and the deep human need for companionship combine in this opera adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. Young medical student Victor Frankenstein ignores the warnings of his friends and family and uses electricity, alchemy and medical knowledge to create a new life which he immediately repels as a monstrous, evil creation. However, his creation learns the capacity to feel and love and returns for a final reckoning with devastating consequences.

Full Shelley Cast (Thu 6 Jul 7:30pm & Sat 8 Jul 2:30pm)

Victor Frankenstein (tenor)
Andrew Woodmansey

Elizabeth (lyric soprano)
Sara Knight

Captain Robert Walton (baritone)
Robin Gruffudd Hughes

Ship Victor (tenor)
Anthony Colasanto

Justine (mezzo-soprano)
Amy Kearsley

Henry Clerval (baritone)
Timothy Mays

The Monster (acting role)
Ellie Westbrook

William (soprano)
Nollie Odoom


Full Larsen Cast (Fri 7 Jul & Sat 8 Jul 7:30pm)

Victor Frankenstein (tenor)
Simon Ashmead

Elizabeth (lyric soprano)
Lizzie Nicholson

Captain Robert Walton (baritone)
Luke Stanley

Ship Victor (tenor)
Cameron Gergett

Justine (mezzo-soprano)
Eve Rhodes

Henry Clerval (baritone)
Ronnie Law

The Monster (acting role)
Lakeford Hackney

William (soprano)
Phoebe Higham

Chorus for all performances

Alexa Hayes
Ana Sofia Nunes
Anna Gerrard
Elizabeth Hawes
Eve Chandler
Eva Hutchins
Robyn Jones
Tilly Dawes
Zara Donaldson


Age recommendation: 15+ (contains scenes of a violent nature)

Running time: 90 mins

Great Hall, Blackheath Halls

Tickets: £15/£10