"When I placed my head upon my pillow, I did not sleep, nor could I be said to think. . . . I saw - with shut eyes, but acute mental vision - I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together. I saw the hideous phantasm of a man stretched out, and then, on the working of some powerful engine, show signs of life, and stir with an uneasy, half-vital motion. Frightful must it be; for supremely frightful would be the effect of any human endeavor to mock the stupendous Creator of the world."
Mary Shelley, from her introduction to the third edition of Frankenstein
Frankenstein’s monster is the greatest creation of all horror stories. Written by the 18-year old Mary in 1816 it tells the tale of Victor Frankenstein, a young student, who creates a living monster with no name, who wreaks terrible vengeance on his creator when rejected by a cruel world. Vivid, dramatic, terrifying and very moving, this new adaptation will explore the dark heart of horror. REVIEWS
Reviews and links to web based reviews will listed here. THE COMPANY
Cast
David Arnold, Alex Bernas, Jonathan Bird, Erica Birtles, Libby Bottomley, Matt Brinkler, Anna Sophie Burgess, Joshua Byfield, Anna Clements, Sophie Colbourne, Megan Daniels, Frances Douse, Abigail Evans, Alex Gibbs, Becky Groves, Sarah Hagan, Ant Hansen, Adam Hedges, Daniel Herman, Dion Jones, Lizzie Karani, Annie Kirkman, Chloe Krokidis, Elizabeth Leggat, Cameron Lund, Joel MacCormack, Sarah Mackey, Tracey Mair, Georgie Matthews, Orlagh Mulholland, Lawrence Murphy, Rachel Savage, Harriet Scott-Delaney, Jessica Shearing, Toni Sherwood-Pearce, Max Simons-Dukes, Grace Spring, James Stott, Eva Lily Tausig, Sarah Weston.
Orchestra
Wen Nee Ho (Piano)
Assistant Stage Managers
Emily Hardy
Chris Withers
STAFF
PASTORAL STAFF AND ARRANGEMENTS
Head Chaperone: Jane Lee
Chaperones: Gary Bartlett
Martine Farrell
Des Kennedy
Contact phone number: 07981 590455
Rehearsal venue and dates:
St Dunstan's Abbey
Plymouth College Junior School
The Millfields
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 3JL
24th July - 5th August
Dates and times:
Other important information: Please arrive on Monday 24th July for 1pm. Dinner will be the first meal so please have something to eat before you arrive. We will meet at the Estates Offices of St Dunstand's Abbey Junior School (the Junior School of Plymouth College) where you will be allocated a room and the rehearsals will start at 2pm. Accommodation will be in dormitory style rooms. The first meal is dinner on the Monday and the last is breakfast on Sunday 5th August. As well as meals, refreshments are available throughout the week during the various break times and in the evenings. Special dietary requirements should have been specified on the Medical Form and we will have passed these on to the venue.
What to bring:
Soft-soled shoes – trainers or jazz shoes
Black trousers for girls and boys
Long black skirts (just girls!)
Notebook and pencil case with lots of pens, pencils and rubbers
Ring binder
Plastic water bottle
Overnight clothes
Towel and Toiletries
Changes of clothing – (Laundry facilities are available but time will be limited!)
Director Nick Stimson says – I don’t expect you to have read the book of Frankenstein but it would help if you’ve read summary – lots of info can be found on the internet.
Days off and events: Sunday 30th will be a day off. If you want to meet up with family, you will need to inform us in writing, letting us know who is picking you up, and at what time.
We may have a cabaret night during your time in Plymouth. If you have any songs that you would like to sing, please bring a tape or the sheet music. If you want to play an instrument do bring it but it must be insured!
Final day and departure: Accommodation is available after the final performance and you are free to go after breakfast on the Sunday. If you would like to leave after the final performance (Saturday night) please let us know on the travel form
Travel Information:
By train: The nearest mainline train station is Plymouth which is a five minutes from the school. Click here for a map of the area.
By road: The most direct route to the College Junior School (St Dunstan's Abbey) is to take the A38 leaving at the Mandon exit. At the roundabout take the A386 exit to the city centre. Go straight on for 1.2 miles. Take the slip road to remain on the A386 towards the city centre. At the roundabout take the third exit Stuart Road (signposted Torpoint). At the next mini-roundabout take the first exit onto Wilton Street. At the traffic lights turn left onto Molesworth Road (around 0.3 miles). At the roundabout take the third exit (Clarence Place). At the mini-roundabout take the third exit into the Millfileds site and report to the security office. Once on the site, follow the road around to the left, turn right at the mini-roundabout and head straight on to the school carpark.
By air: Plymouth airport is 15 minutes from the school with connections from London and other UK airports. |
