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imitating the dog’s Frankenstein

An imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse Co-Production

Frankenstein updated artwork
one of the actors standing over the bed holding the other's wrist while one of their foot is on the bed
one of the actors sitting on a bed and the other standing beside him
actors holding hands in a scene
one of the actors leading on a ladder and the other standing on the top.
two actors, one of them lying on the floor while the other is standing and looking down
actors hugging and one of their hands reaching upward
actors holding hands and running outside the room
actor standing with his hands held outward in a room
actors, standing with hands on each other's shoulders and one foot on the bed
actors looking down
Show Information
Showing on:
Thu 11 April 2024
Duration:
Approx 2 hours incl. interval
Price:
Genre:
Array
Venue:
Mercury Theatre
Age Guidance:
14+
Warnings:
Contains flashing imagery, lighting effects, loud noises including sudden bangs, strong language, scenes featuring moments, descriptions and images of violence, and pregnancy with discussions of abortion

An imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse Co-Production
Frankenstein
Inspired by Mary Shelley’s novel

Remember, that I am thy creature; l ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel…

A storm gathers outside. In an ordinary home, the lights flicker, a radio crackles, and an extraordinary tale begins.

As a couple confront their own fears about impending parenthood, the story of Frankenstein erupts into life around them, as everyday objects are transformed into glaciers, a ship at sea, a dissecting room, a house on fire…

imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse’s multimedia exploration of Mary Shelley’s Gothic classic is a psychological thriller which dares to ask the question – what is it to be human?

Booking for a school?

If you’d like to book for a school group we’re pleased to offer tickets for £12 (including levy) and for every 10 tickets you buy the 11th is free for a teacher or member of support staff.

You can book today (and even pre-order ice cream!) by filling in our form or by calling our customer experience team on 01206 573948. Please be aware the form will ask you for your first and second choice performances dates and times, so please do have a look through the performance schedule below before heading over to the form.

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Further Learning

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★★★★

“Intensely physical, strikingly visual reimaging of Mary Shelley’s classic”

The Stage

“a modern work of art”

West End Best Friend on Macbeth (2023)

“neon-tinted remix plays like a cinematic thriller”

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