Exeter Picture House - NT Encore: Frankenstein

The 2011 smash-hit production of Frankenstein from the National Theatre returns to the Exeter Picturehouse this summer by popular demand. A new play by Nick Dear based on the novel by Mary Shelley.

Oscar winner Danny Boyle (127 HOURS, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE) returned to the theatre to direct this visionary production with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. It will return to cinemas worldwide from June for a limited season of encore (recorded) screenings.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternate the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature in two electrifying broadcasts.

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 classic gothic tale.

Critically acclaimed actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller alternate roles as the Creature and Frankenstein.

120 mins (no interval).

Awards :
Evening Standard Theatre Awards, Best Actor, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller
Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards, Best Actor, Benedict Cumberbatch
Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards, Best Designer, Mark Tildesley
What’s on Stage Awards, Best Director, Danny Boyl

Press reviews:
4 STARS The Guardian - “A stunning evening.”
4 STARS Daily Telegraph - “Boyle... pulls off something truly spectacular here.”
5 STARS The Times - “...it is rather wonderful: thoughtful, exciting, moving.”
4 STARS The Independent - “These are imaginative productions that pack a devastating cumulative punch and score a singular success.”

Performance dates and times:
Benedict Cumberbatch as Creature, Johnny Lee Miller as Frankenstein
Thursday 14 June, 8.30pm

Jonny Lee Miller as Creature, Benedict Cumberbatch as Frankenstein
Thursday 21 June, 8.30pm

For further information ring 01392 285960 or e mail exeter@picturehouses.co.uk

Picturehouse Members priority booking from Wednesday 14th March by telephoning 0871 902 5730 and in person, or at cinema only. Tickets for general public sale are released from Wednesday 21 March.
Tickets:
Full price for each screening £15, Members £12, Concessions £13.
Book now by calling 0871 902 5730 or log onto www.picturehouses.co.uk

For further information ring 01392 285960 or e mail Exeter@picturehouses.co.uk
You can also find full cast information at www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntlive