
Frankenstein
Music · Horror
Overview
Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein is the world premiere of Liam Scarlett’s new full-length ballet. A story of betrayal, curiosity, life, death and, above all, love, exploring the very depths of human nature. Federico Bonelli dances the role of Victor Frankenstein, Laura Morera is his Elizabeth, and Steven McRae is the creature. Koen Kessels conducts Lowell Liebermann’s newly commissioned score in this co-production between The Royal Ballet and San Francisco Ballet.
Top Cast


Federico Bonelli
Federico Bonelli
Victor Frankenstein
Federico Bonelli
Victor Frankenstein


Laura Morera
Laura Morera
Elizabeth Lavenza
Laura Morera
Elizabeth Lavenza


Steven McRae
Steven McRae
The Creature
Steven McRae
The Creature


Alexander Campbell
Alexander Campbell
Henry Clerval (Victor's Friend)
Alexander Campbell
Henry Clerval (Victor's Friend)


Elizabeth McGorian
Elizabeth McGorian
Madame Moritz (The Frankensteins' Housekeeper)
Elizabeth McGorian
Madame Moritz (The Frankensteins' Housekeeper)


Meaghan Grace Hinkis
Meaghan Grace Hinkis
Justine Moritz (Madame Moritz's Daughter)
Meaghan Grace Hinkis
Justine Moritz (Madame Moritz's Daughter)


Bennet Gartside
Bennet Gartside
Alphonse Frankenstein (Victor's Father)
Bennet Gartside
Alphonse Frankenstein (Victor's Father)


Christina Arestis
Christina Arestis
Caroline Beaufort (Victor's Mother)
Christina Arestis
Caroline Beaufort (Victor's Mother)


Thomas Whitehead
Thomas Whitehead
The Professor
Thomas Whitehead
The Professor
Guillem Cabrera Espinach
Guillem Cabrera Espinach
William Frankenstein (Victor's Younger Brother)
Guillem Cabrera Espinach
William Frankenstein (Victor's Younger Brother)
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