National Theatre Live Presents: Frankenstein Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Frankenstein

Name: National Theatre Live Presents: Frankenstein Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Frankenstein
Start: 2025-10-25T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 100 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR, United States, Arkansas 72201

Schedule

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

100 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR, United States, Arkansas 72201 | Little Rock, AR

Written by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley. Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation. Cumberbatch will play the role of Frankenstein in this production.
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 increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.
Scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil, are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic tale.
Captured live on stage, this thrilling, sold-out production became an international sensation, experienced by almost half a million people in cinemas around the world.
National Theatre Live brings the best of the British stage to cinemas around the world. The plays are filmed in front of a live theater audience, but optimized for the big screen, so it is the next best thing to being there. The actors on stage deliver their performances as they normally would any other night, but to make sure everyone watching in a cinema has the best seat in the house, the position of the cameras is tailored to capture each production. Filmmakers work closely with technical teams to make sure every element on stage such as lighting, hair and make-up look fantastic on the big screen.
Important Information:
Film Start Time: Doors open at 2:00pm, and the film will begin promptly at 3:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.
Free Parking:
We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of timeless storytelling at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater!