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Creating a monster: Blackeyed Theatre's Frankenstein

In a remounting of their 2016 production, Blackeyed Theatre are about to embark on a 14-week tour of Frankenstein. Sarah Lambie meets the director to learn more
 
Frankenstein, Blackeyed Theatre
Frankenstein, Blackeyed Theatre - All images: Alex Harvey-Brown

Like many theatre producers in these uncertain times, Blackeyed Theatre are setting out to delight audiences this spring while shoring themselves up with a sure-fire hit, by mounting a revival of their very successful 2016 production of Frankenstein. It's a wise choice. The novel is a set text for many English students, and the production is full of elements which are eminently analysable for Drama students too – so apart from the expected crowd of adult audiences keen to see a classic story told by a highly reputable theatre company, they can hope to draw in a good number of school groups, too.

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