'Ladies and Gentlmen see such things,
That strangeness and mutation brings,
Ladies and Gentlemen, something new -
A living, breathing human zoo...' 

FRANKENSTEIN is the most famous of all horror stories. For two hundred years this classic tale has fascinated and intrigued readers. 

FRANKENSTEIN is a full-length gothic horror musical, loosely adapted from the famous novel of the same name by Mary Shelley. The musical, set in the early part of the 19th century, reflects the high passions, ideals and fevered imagination of that glorious romantic age. 

The musical tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young, brilliant and driven scientist, who is obsessed with the desire to create human life out of dead matter - to bring the perfect human being into a world that is corrupt and far from perfect. Frankenstein assembles a Creature from body parts and brings the Creature alive. But the Creature is more than a collection of body parts and demands that his creator shows him love. Unable to do so, Frankenstein rejects the Creature and so begins a terrible story of betrayal and revenge. 

One by one the creature murders all those who are closest to Frankenstein. When confronted he begs his creator to make him a mate, a female counterpart who will understand him and give him the love he so desperately seeks, promising that if he does this thing the Creature will leave him alone forever. When Frankenstein destroys the female he has made then the Creature seeks the ultimate retribution and murders Elizabeth, Victor's bride, on their wedding night. The last scene of the musical sees Frankenstein pursuing the Creature across the frozen icy wastes of the Arctic towards a final encounter and a shattering moment of truth.  

Last summer YMT: UK presented the first act of FRANKENSTEIN - this year will see the premiere of the full version of this new musical. Murder, horror, loss of innocence and an unstoppable voyage into the darkest recesses of the human soul overwhelm all those involved. Experience the final desperate journey of Victor Frankenstein as he attempts to hunt down his nemesis in the frozen wastes of the far north.

FRANKENSTEIN is a true ensemble musical and will demand a great  deal from each member of the company. There is a large cast of strange and wonderful characters. It requires big characterisation, strong singing and  dancing.

SPONSORS

Arts and Business, London
Youth Music
Sony BMG

Additional Thanks to:
Welwyn Garden City Rotary Club, Welwyn and Hatfield Council, Marks and Spencer, Teign School, Exeter Municipal Charities, Jack Petchey Foundation, Bideford Bridge Trust, Theatre Royal Plymouth.

THE COMPANY

Cast:

Katie Atkin, Katie Bookless, Matt Brinkler, Joshua Byfield, Katy Carter, Peter Coleman, Robert Crowter-Jones, Harry Culverhouse, Alex Dawson, Christopher Draper, Thomas Drayton, Matthew Dudley, Alex Gibbs, Brittany Harris, Lauren Hember, Lizzie Karani, Harry Lockyear, Skyla Loureda, Natalie Mair, Tracey Mair, Richard May, Kayleigh McKnight, Sarah Joy Middleton, Orlagh Mulholland, Lawrence Murphy, Adam Rowley, Rachel Savage, Hannah Scanlon, Edward Sheeran, Jodie Spencer, Molly Stewart, Emma Tansley, Jamie Turner, Michael Wells, Rachel Williams, Caitlin Wilson, Joanna Wilson, Heather Winstanley

Orchestra:

Anna Goodhart, James Morrison, Jude Obermuller

STAFF

Director: Nick Stimson
Musical Director: Jon Laird
Choreographer: Claire Russ
Designer: Minna Gibbs-Nichols
Lighting Designer: Chris Withers

Assistant Director: Richard Jones
Assistant Musical Director: Birgitta Kenyon

Stage Manager: Jennifer Morgan

PASTORAL STAFF AND ARRANGEMENTS

Head Chaperone: Jane Lee

Chaperones: Jonathan Stewart, Alex Garthshore, Alex Lee, Gemma Antcliff

Contact phone numbers: 07981 590 455 (This phone number will be available from 16th July)

Rehearsal venue and dates:

Venue:     Plymouth College

Address:  Millfields
                  Plymouth
                  PL1 3JL

Dates and times: 23rd July - 4th August 2007. Performances 4pm and 8pm 4th August 2007.
                                 Registration from 1pm on 23rd July. Departure from 9am on 5th August.

Other important information:

Whitsun Rehearsal Weekend:

Venue:    Box Hill School
Address: Mickleham
                 Dorking
                 Surrey
                 RH5 6EA

Dates and times: 26th - 28th May 2007

Travel information (Plymouth College):

By air:

Plymouth airport is 15 minutes from the school and has connecting flights to London and other major UK city airports.

By train:

Plymouth station is a 5 minute taxi journey from the school and has regular connections to London, Birmingham and the South West.

By car:

On exiting the A38, at the roundabout, take the A386 towards the city centre. Travel for 1.2 miles and take the slip road to remain on the A386 towards the city centre. At the first roundabout take the third exit, Stuart Road, signposted Torpoint. Continue along Stuart Road, taking the first exit at the mini roundabout onto Wilton Street. At the traffic lights, turn left onto Molesworth Road. Travel for 0.3 miles until the roundabout, take the third exit onto Clarence Place. At the mini roundabout, take the third exit into The Millfields. Report to the Security Office. Once on The Millfields site, follow the road to the left, turn right at the mini roundabout and continue until you reach the School car park.