Frankenstein or the modern Prometheus

Schedule

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Common Room of the Great North | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

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Experience the thrilling debut of a brand new adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic tale of man and monster -After premiering at the historic Castle keep in the heart of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne November 2024. At the historic Common Room Library for 2025.
At the tender age of 18, Mary Shelley embarked on the creation of "Frankenstein, a Modern Prometheus," a masterpiece published anonymously in London three years later, in 1818. Shelley's European sojourn in 1815, meandering along the Rhine in Germany and pausing in Gernsheim near the infamous Frankenstein Castle, set the stage for her Gothic tale. Her travels also led her to Geneva, Switzerland, where the narrative unfolds amid discussions of galvanism and occult ideas among her companions, including her lover and future husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley.
The seeds of "Frankenstein" were sown in 1816 when Mary, Percy, John Polidori, and Lord Byron engaged in a competition to craft the most chilling horror story. After days of contemplation, Shelley found inspiration in the concept of a scientist creating life only to recoil in horror at his creation.
Presented in this new adaptation by Craig Wilde, known for "Dickens by Candlelight: A Christmas Carol", the production endeavors to offer an authentic interpretation of Mary Shelley's groundbreaking work—one of the earliest true science fiction tales. Set against the backdrop of The Common Room, this performance promises an electrifying and not-to-be-missed experience, capturing the essence and allure of Shelley's timeless narrative.
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The Common Room of the Great North, 5 Quarter Cafe Bar, Orchard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1, United Kingdom

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