Overview
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 and cast
- Federico Bonelli as Victor Frankenstein
- Laura Morera as Elizabeth Lavenza
- Steven McRae as The Creature
- Alexander Campbell as Henry Clerval (Victor's Friend)
- Elizabeth McGorian as Madame Moritz (The Frankensteins' Housekeeper)
- Meaghan Grace Hinkis as Justine Moritz (Madame Moritz's Daughter)
- Bennet Gartside as Alphonse Frankenstein (Victor's Father)
- Christina Arestis as Caroline Beaufort (Victor's Mother)
- Thomas Whitehead as The Professor
- Guillem Cabrera Espinach as William Frankenstein (Victor's Younger Brother)
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