Royal Ballet

Frankenstein

In Cinemas 1, 2, 3 & 6 Jul 2016
Conductor
Koen Kessels
Orchestra
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Cast
Laura Morera, Federico Bonelli, Steven McRae
Music
Lowell Liebermann
Choreography
Liam Scarlett
Designs
John Macfarlane
Duration
3h23, incl. 2 intervals
Captured live from Covent Garden, London 18 May 2016
4 stars. Superb.
Jeffery Taylor, EXPRESS

New Production! The world premiere of Royal Ballet Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett’s new full-length ballet, inspired by Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece, a story of love, fear, loneliness and longing. Scarlett (known for ballets that marry highly expressive movement, sophisticated musical response and dark psychological depth) has returned to the music of Lowell Liebermann (his partner on Viscera), commissioning a new score.

Starring Principal dancers Laura Morera, Federico Bonelli and Australia’s-own Steven McRae as 'The Creature', the narrative explores our craving for companionship, understanding and the possibilities and responsibilities of scientific discovery.